Job Description:
Behaviour Support Assistant
📍 Oldham, Greater Manchester
🕗 Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm
💰 £110-£120 per day (depending on experience)
📅 Full-Time | Temporary to Long-Term
🎓 September Start
We are looking for a caring, confident, and reliable Behaviour Support Assistant to support young people in an Alternative Provision setting in Oldham.
This role involves working with students who may have behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health needs. You will help them stay engaged in learning, manage their behaviour positively, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role
- Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Building positive relationships with young people
- Encouraging engagement in lessons and activities
- Supporting students with behaviour and emotional regulation
- Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
- Promoting a safe and positive learning environment
We Are Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Good communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient, and positive attitude
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Passion for helping young people succeed
Transferable Experience Welcome
- Youth Work
- Sports Coaching
- Support Work
- Residential Care
- Mentoring
- Health & Social Care
- Psychology Graduates
- Teaching Assistants
- Security or Public Services
- Any role supporting young people or vulnerable individuals
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS certificate covering Child and Adult Workforce, registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for a new DBS check.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
Apply Now
Apply directly through this advert or contact Nicole Simpson for more information:
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