Intervention Support / SEN Support

Description:

Behaviour Intervention Support / SEN Support Roles
Location: Bolton or Wigan
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: September (New Academic Year)
Contract Type: Long-term / Permanent opportunities available
Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Behaviour Intervention Support Assistants and SEN Support Staff to work across a range of schools in Bolton or Wigan. These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional behavioural, social, emotional, and special educational needs.

Positions are available for a September start, with opportunities for both long-term placements and permanent roles for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide targeted behaviour intervention support to pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and additional needs
Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to improve engagement and learning outcomes
Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies consistently
Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour safely and effectively
Promote emotional regulation, self-awareness, and positive coping strategies
Support reintegration into classroom learning and school routines
Assist teaching staff in creating a structured, calm, and inclusive learning environment
Monitor, record, and report behaviour, progress, and incidents accurately
Work closely with SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals
Maintain safeguarding standards and ensure pupil wellbeing at all times

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with children or young people with behavioural or additional needs (school, youth work, care, or similar)
Strong understanding of behaviour management and safeguarding
Calm, resilient, and confident when dealing with challenging situations
Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Team player with strong communication skills
Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners to succeed

What We Offer:

Behaviour support and SEN roles across Bolton or Wigan schools
Full-time, term-time only opportunities
Long-term and permanent positions available from September
Experience in specialist SEN, PRU, and mainstream settings
Ongoing support, training, and career development through Teaching Personnel
Competitive pay rates and progression opportunities

If you are committed to making a positive impact on young people’s lives and supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and behaviour, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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