Behaviour Support Worker
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 199123 |
Summary
Location: Wigan
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £95-£110 per day
Start Date: January
We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker to join a fantastic SEMH provision in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with secondary-aged students who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, many of whom are on EHCPs and may be disengaged from mainstream education.
You will work 1:1 with pupils, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, and social development in a safe and nurturing environment. The role requires patience, resilience, and the ability to stay calm when managing challenging behaviour, including both verbal and physical aggression.
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Provide classroom support across core subjects
Provide classroom support across core subjects
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Work 1:1 with students to deliver tailored support
Work 1:1 with students to deliver tailored support
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Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
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Encourage participation, focus, and confidence in lessons
Encourage participation, focus, and confidence in lessons
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Assist the class teacher with planning, resources, and routines
Assist the class teacher with planning, resources, and routines
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Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive school environment
Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive school environment
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Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviours
Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviours
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Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
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Proactive, patient, and adaptable approach
Proactive, patient, and adaptable approach
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Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
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Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
Teaching Assistant experience is beneficial but not essential. We also welcome applications from graduates and career changers looking for a rewarding role in education.
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A supportive and welcoming staff team
A supportive and welcoming staff team
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Ongoing training and professional development
Ongoing training and professional development
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Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA roles, or Teacher Training
Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA roles, or Teacher Training
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A meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference every day
A meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference every day
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting young people and ready to make a real impact, click Apply Now. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2-3 working days.
Please Note: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £95-£110 per day
Start Date: January
We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker to join a fantastic SEMH provision in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with secondary-aged students who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, many of whom are on EHCPs and may be disengaged from mainstream education.
You will work 1:1 with pupils, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, and social development in a safe and nurturing environment. The role requires patience, resilience, and the ability to stay calm when managing challenging behaviour, including both verbal and physical aggression.
-
Provide classroom support across core subjects
Provide classroom support across core subjects
-
Work 1:1 with students to deliver tailored support
Work 1:1 with students to deliver tailored support
-
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
-
Encourage participation, focus, and confidence in lessons
Encourage participation, focus, and confidence in lessons
-
Assist the class teacher with planning, resources, and routines
Assist the class teacher with planning, resources, and routines
-
Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive school environment
Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive school environment
-
Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviours
Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviours
-
Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
-
Proactive, patient, and adaptable approach
Proactive, patient, and adaptable approach
-
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
-
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
Teaching Assistant experience is beneficial but not essential. We also welcome applications from graduates and career changers looking for a rewarding role in education.
-
A supportive and welcoming staff team
A supportive and welcoming staff team
-
Ongoing training and professional development
Ongoing training and professional development
-
Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA roles, or Teacher Training
Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA roles, or Teacher Training
-
A meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference every day
A meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference every day
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting young people and ready to make a real impact, click Apply Now. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2-3 working days.
Please Note: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required.