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Date Added: Tue 19/08/2025

Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

Merseyside, UK
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Company: TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour?We are currently looking to recruit two SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs.

Role Overview:
  • 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

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • 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

What's on Offer:
  • 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

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