Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant in Preston, Lancashire

Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant

SEMH Specialist School - Preston - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - Long-Term

Are you a resilient and confident Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a young person with challenging behaviour?

Do you have the patience, compassion, and emotional resilience to support a child who struggles with emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties?

Perhaps you have experience in SEMH education, youth work, mentoring, or residential care and are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference?

A specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant to provide intensive support to a Year 6 pupil with significant behavioural challenges. This role involves working as part of a two-person support team, providing a 2:1 Teaching Assistant-to-pupil ratio to ensure consistent, structured, and individualised support.

The Role - Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant

As a Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with another Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil experiencing behavioural, social, and emotional difficulties.

The successful Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant will play a crucial role in helping the pupil manage challenging situations, develop positive coping strategies, and engage meaningfully with their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 2:1 behavioural and emotional support alongside another Teaching Assistant.
• Implementing consistent behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Supporting emotional regulation, positive communication, and social development.
• Identifying behavioural triggers and responding calmly to challenging situations.
• Building a trusting relationship while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries.
• Working closely with teachers and SEN professionals to implement individual behaviour support plans.

What's on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant position
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in intensive SEMH support
• Ongoing behaviour management and de-escalation training
• Supportive specialist school environment and experienced staff team

This Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant role in Preston offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person's education, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural development.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this rewarding Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant opportunity today!

Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant - Preston SEMH Specialist School - Up to £600 per week

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