Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant in Ormskirk, Lancashire

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