Behaviour Support Practitioner

Location: Salford
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate

Cover People are looking for a confident, energetic and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Salford.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support with their behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

No two days will be the same! You’ll build positive relationships, celebrate progress and help pupils overcome the barriers preventing them from reaching their potential.

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Helping children manage their emotions and make positive choices
• Using effective behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies
• Encouraging pupils to engage confidently with their learning
• Providing consistent expectations, routines and boundaries
• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and breaktimes
• Working alongside teachers, SEND staff and pastoral leaders
• Celebrating every success—however big or small!

• Calm, confident and resilient under pressure
• Patient, proactive and able to build strong relationships
• Comfortable supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children
• Consistent in your approach while remaining compassionate
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Experience within schools, SEND, SEMH, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care or residential settings would be highly valuable.

Relevant qualifications and Team Teach training are desirable but not essential—we are most interested in finding somebody with the right character, attitude and commitment.

✅ Make a visible difference to a child’s education
✅ Join a supportive and welcoming school
✅ Gain valuable experience within behaviour and SEND support
✅ Access ongoing opportunities through Cover People
✅ Receive support from a dedicated education consultant

If you have the resilience, enthusiasm and personality to inspire positive change, we want to hear from you!

Submit your up-to-date CV today to be considered.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.