Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Sandbach | Supply & Long-Term Roles

Sandbach, Cheshire | Full-Time / Part-Time | Supply & Long-Term Opportunities

Pay: £90 – £100 per day (DOE)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Weekly PAYE Pay – No Umbrella Companies

About the Opportunity

Astro Education is currently recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to support schools in Sandbach and the surrounding Cheshire area.

We are working closely with a number of primary and secondary schools that require additional support for pupils who may experience social, emotional or behavioural challenges.

This role involves working closely with pupils to help them remain engaged in learning, manage behaviour positively and build confidence within the classroom environment.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to individuals from backgrounds such as youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care work, psychology or education, who are passionate about supporting young people.

Locations We Cover

Astro Education works with schools across Cheshire East and surrounding areas, including:

Sandbach, Crewe, Nantwich, Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, Alsager, Winsford, Middlewich and Northwich.

Many of the schools we work with are within 20–30 minutes of Sandbach, making them easily accessible for candidates living in nearby towns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group behaviour support for pupils

• Help pupils remain focused and engaged during lessons

• Support teachers with classroom behaviour management strategies

• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff

• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals

• A calm, patient and confident approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of Working with Astro Education

• Competitive daily pay (£90 – £100 DOE)

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Opportunities for day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent roles

• 12-week temp-to-perm model – schools can offer permanent contracts with no transfer fee

• Work in a variety of supportive local schools

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

• Simple and hassle-free registration process

About Astro Education

Astro Education is committed to ethical recruitment and transparent working practices, building strong partnerships between schools and education professionals across Cheshire.

We pride ourselves on providing honest advice, reliable support, and opportunities that genuinely benefit both schools and candidates.

Apply Today

If you are interested in supporting pupils and making a positive difference in schools across Sandbach and the surrounding Cheshire area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Astro Education team will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available.