Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Chorley is seeking a Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs from September 2026. This full-time role focuses on guiding students who require additional emotional support to succeed.

Ideal candidates include ex-forces or those with care or youth-work backgrounds. You will work with teachers to implement behaviour plans, promote positive relationships, and help learners engage and stay safe.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults in behavioural, care, support or educational settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Resilient, patient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Able to build trusting relationships while maintaining boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
• Help students regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Work with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support plans.
• Encourage engagement, attendance and participation in learning.
• Promote a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Relationship building

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant

Chorley Full-Time | Monday to Friday Start Date: September 2026 Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference to young people's lives?

We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Chorley from September. This is a full-time role supporting pupils who require additional guidance, structure, and emotional support to help them succeed both academically and personally.

This position would particularly suit candidates from an ex-Forces background, although applicants from care, youth work, support work, residential care, or similar settings are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.
• Help students regulate their emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support plans.
• Encourage engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in a behavioural, care, support, or educational setting.
• Possess strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Are resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Can build trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Hold a full driving licence (desirable but not essential).

Ex-Forces Candidates Welcome

Candidates from the Armed Forces often bring valuable skills including:

• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• The ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and supporting personal development.

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.