Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Specialist Preferred (low level behaviour)
Location: Greater Manchester
Start Date: October or November 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Pay: £100 to £130 per day

Hays Education are working in partnership with an excellent Secondary School in Bury to recruit a Teaching Assistant for a role starting in October 2026 or November 2026.We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a background in behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work, alternative provision, SEMH, or those who have experience working with students who require additional support to engage positively in school life.As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support students both in and out of the classroom. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting learning, and helping pupils overcome barriers to education.

Your new role

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Promoting student engagement and participation in lessons
• Working alongside teachers to deliver targeted interventions
• Building positive relationships with students, staff and parents

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, care, sports coaching, or mentoring setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A calm, resilient and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Hays

What you'll get in return

• Competitive rates of pay
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Free safeguarding and CPD training
• Dedicated education consultant support
• Refer a Friend scheme with reward incentives
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Greater Manchester

What you need to do now
If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting behaviour and pastoral needs, we would love to hear from you.Apply now or contact William Hobson at Hays Education on for more information about this exciting opportunity.

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