Primary SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Behaviour Teaching Assistants (TAs) with Aspire People support pupils with complex behavioural, emotional, and learning needs in mainstream or special schools. Roles involve proactive management, de-escalation, 1:1 support, and implementing behaviour plans to ensure safety and inclusion, often requiring an enhanced DBS. Key Aspects of SEND Behaviour TA Roles: Support & Intervention: Providing tailored support, including managing high-needs behaviour, implementing EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans), and assisting with personal care. Behaviour Management Strategies: Using proactive techniques like positive attention, structuring activities, and de-escalation to prevent disruption. Role Requirements: Generally requires patience, flexibility, resilience, and often experience or qualifications in SEND/Behaviour. Salary and Structure: Positions are frequently full-time, term-time only, often paying around £100-£110 per day in areas like Manchester and Greater Manchester Collaboration: Working closely with SENDCos and teachers to create a consistent, safe environment. Key Responsibilities: Proactive Support: Keeping children occupied, modifying tasks to prevent frustration, and offering consistent, positive reinforcement. Communication: Using calming techniques and one-to-one communication for behaviour management. Safety & Welfare: Ensuring physical, social, and emotional needs are metAspire 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.

Graduate Behaviour Mentor - Stockport, Start April 2026 - full time long term - July 2026 with potential of permanent role from Sept 2026Are you a confident, empathetic graduate who is considering a career in education?Do you have the patience and resilience to be able to support students with their behaviour, to ensure they are receiving the best possible education?If so this is the perfect long term opportunity for you! This role is ideal for a graduate looking to gain some school-based experience, prior to further study.Graduate Behaviour Mentor - Role An ideal way to gain experience in a well regarded SEND school Based in Stockport (other schools in other local boroughs available) Support pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs; who may exhibit behaviours that challenge Work closely with parents, teachers and senior leaders Build excellent relationships with students Be a vital role model Track and monitor data such as attendance, progress and more Receive excellent support from the school and Aspire People Long term position - Paid £93 - £105 per day Work Monday - Friday school hours, term time only DBS check required, safeguarding training providedGraduate Behaviour Mentor - Requirements Degree 2:2 or above, ideally psychology but any subject considered. Confident and empathetic Firm but fair approach with pupils Ability to build strong relationships with students and work to understand the 'bigger picture'Please send your CV to Elena at Aspire today, if you are shortlisted we will be in contact as soon as possible to discuss the role in further detail.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.