Teaching Assistant Job Secondary School in Bury


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£100 to £130 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury, BL9 9NS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

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 0161 228 7300 for more information about this exciting opportunity.

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