SEND Support Assistant – Behaviour & Mental Health
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £92.63 to £123.83 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WN2 3BX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SEND Support Assistant - Behaviour & Mental Health
Location: Hindley, Greater Manchester
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: To be confirmed
Start Date: ASAP
SEND Inclusion Support is working in partnership with a local education setting to recruit an experienced SEND Support Assistant with a strong background in behaviour support and emotional wellbeing.
This role would suit someone who understands the complexities behind behaviour and has experience supporting children or young people who may struggle with emotional regulation, mental health, engagement or maintaining positive relationships.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in specialist education, SEMH, mental health services, CAMHS, residential care or similar settings, who can bring a calm, consistent and supportive approach to working with young people with additional needs.
You will provide tailored support to help pupils feel safe, regulate their emotions and engage positively with education. Responsibilities will include:
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Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and behavioural difficulties.
Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and behavioural difficulties.
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Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations.
Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations.
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Helping pupils recognise and regulate their emotions and develop coping strategies.
Helping pupils recognise and regulate their emotions and develop coping strategies.
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Building trusting, professional relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
Building trusting, professional relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
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Identifying potential triggers and responding calmly to signs of distress or dysregulation.
Identifying potential triggers and responding calmly to signs of distress or dysregulation.
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Supporting pupils to access learning and participate in classroom activities.
Supporting pupils to access learning and participate in classroom activities.
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Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, families and other professionals where appropriate.
Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, families and other professionals where appropriate.
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Contributing to a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
Contributing to a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
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Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and engagement.
Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and engagement.
We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with young people while remaining confident, consistent and calm under pressure.
You will ideally have:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or complex behavioural needs.
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or complex behavioural needs.
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A strong understanding of behaviour support, emotional regulation and de-escalation.
A strong understanding of behaviour support, emotional regulation and de-escalation.
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Experience in mental health, CAMHS, youth work, residential care, specialist education or a similar environment.
Experience in mental health, CAMHS, youth work, residential care, specialist education or a similar environment.
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The ability to recognise that behaviour can communicate unmet needs, distress or difficulties with emotional regulation.
The ability to recognise that behaviour can communicate unmet needs, distress or difficulties with emotional regulation.
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Confidence managing challenging situations while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Confidence managing challenging situations while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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A patient, resilient and proactive approach.
A patient, resilient and proactive approach.
Relevant experience is more important than coming from one specific professional background. We would welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
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The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
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A role where your behaviour support and emotional wellbeing experience will be valued.
A role where your behaviour support and emotional wellbeing experience will be valued.
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The chance to work collaboratively with professionals supporting pupils with additional needs.
The chance to work collaboratively with professionals supporting pupils with additional needs.
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An opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist SEND environment.
An opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist SEND environment.
If you have a background in behaviour support, mental health or SEMH and want to use your skills to help young people access education and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV to SEND Inclusion Support for consideration.
SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.