Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) - Manchester - Step Teachers

Start: ASAP (Sept 2025)  Pay: £95/day (PAYE)
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Contract: Temp-to Perm for the right person.

This is a role for a Behaviour Support Assistant at a specialist Primary PRU in Manchester supporting kids with SEMH needs and behaviour challenges, focused on preventing exclusions and building resilience. Classes are small and nurture-led, with a strong emphasis on communication and emotional support.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll deliver 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils manage emotions, stay engaged, and improve behaviour. You'll use de-escalation techniques and work closely with teachers and staff to create a calm, structured environment where every child can thrive.

This role suits anyone with at least 3 months' experience working with children with social or emotional difficulties, especially if you're empathetic, patient, and confident in managing challenging behaviour. Up to date Team Teach behaviour management training is essential for this role.

What you'll get:

• £95/day PAYE
• Equal pay after 13 weeks
• DBS refund after 20 days
• Free CPD training via National College & Creative Education online platforms
• Step Perks - 24/7 GP access, retail, gym & cinema discounts
• £100 Amazon voucher for successful referral of friend
• Plus, ongoing support from a specialist education consultant with over a decade of local experience.

To apply, you'll need Team Teach certificate, an up-to-date CV, enhanced DBS (or willing to apply), professional references covering last 2 years, proof of ID, Right to Work & Address in the UK.

Ready to make a real difference as a Behaviour Support Assistant?

Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Manchester)
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Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000  – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!