Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job description

Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour? We are currently looking to recruit two SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work in an SEN school supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs.

• Provide consistent and supportive in-class behaviour support

• Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis to develop engagement, regulation and social skills

• Support the delivery of lessons while helping manage behaviour and emotional needs

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disruption in mainstream education

• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or additional needs

• A calm, resilient, and confident approach

• The ability to de-escalate situations and maintain a positive learning environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• School experience not essential - backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, or alternative provision are welcome

• Competitive daily rate (via agency)

• Full-time, long-term opportunity in a supportive specialist setting

• Ongoing training and support from the agency

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people needing tailored support

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ormskirk

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £93.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English