Behaviour Support Assistant in Ashton-under-Lyne

Behaviour Support Assistant Apprenitceship – Tameside

Make a difference. Build relationships. Change lives.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Do you have experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour, or are you looking to take your first step into a rewarding career in education?

Engage Education is currently recruiting a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a specialist school in Tameside.

The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and additional learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference, helping young people develop positive behaviours, build confidence and achieve their potential.

🌈 About the Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties.

• Implement positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.

• Encourage positive choices, social skills and independence.

• Support pupils in accessing classroom activities and engaging with their learning.

• Help create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other support staff.

• Support pupils in overcoming barriers to education and achieving their personal goals.

💛 What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who are:

• Patient, resilient, empathetic and understanding.

• Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour.

• Calm under pressure and able to think on their feet.

• Passionate about helping young people succeed.

• Excellent communicators with strong relationship-building skills.

• Positive role models who can demonstrate consistency and professionalism.

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Behaviour support or pastoral work.

• SEMH or SEN education.

• Residential childcare or children's homes.

• Youth work or mentoring.

• Mental health or support work.

• Sports coaching or working with vulnerable young people.

No previous school experience is essential! We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are passionate about making a difference.

⭐ Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist education.

• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.

• Ongoing professional development and career progression.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.

📍 Vacancy Details

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Tameside
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Specialism: SEMH / EBD / Behaviour Support
Contract: Full-time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate / To be confirmed
Pay: £10 - £13 an hour

🚀 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you have the patience, resilience and passion to support young people through challenging times and help them reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Whether your background is in education, care, youth work, sports coaching or mentoring, this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply today with Engage Education and become part of something rewarding!

Sometimes the biggest achievement isn't a qualification – it's helping a young person believe in themselves again.