Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start AS in Stockport - Aspire People Limited

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start (ASAP)
Location: Stockport (Secondary School)
Contract: Long-term
Agency: Aspire People

Aspire People are currently working with a secondary school in Stockport to recruit an experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This is a long-term opportunity supporting students with challenging behaviour and additional needs.

Please note: The school is not accessible by public transport, therefore access to a car is essential.

The Role:
* Supporting students with challenging behaviour, either 1:1 or in small groups
* Implementing and consistently following the school's behaviour policy
* Supporting pupils to remain engaged in learning and regulate behaviour
* Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams
* Providing a calm, firm, and positive presence in the classroom and around school

The Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience working with challenging behaviour (school, PRU, alternative provision, care, or youth work experience considered)
* Confident in behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
* Able to start immediately
* DBS registered on the Update Service (essential for immediate start)
* Able to provide references covering the last 2 years
* Reliable, resilient, and consistent in approach
* Access to a car due to school location

Desirable:
* Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, or a related field
* Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
* Background in SEN, SEMH, or pastoral support

This role is ideal for candidates looking to build or continue a career in education, psychology, or behaviour support, and offers valuable long-term experience in a supportive school environment.

Apply now to be considered for this immediate-start position with Aspire People.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.