Behaviour Specialist - SEMH Schools | Skelmersdale

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible day-to-day work

Long-term opportunities

DBS and safeguarding training

Job summary

Are you an experienced Behaviour Specialist, Youth Worker, Support Worker or Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs? This Teaching Personnel role in Skelmersdale offers full-time and day-to-day opportunities across SEMH schools, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, trauma-related needs, and additional SEN requirements.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, promote positive emotional wellbeing, and de-escalate situations using a calm, consistent

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH schools or SEN provisions, youth work, or support settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Resilient, patient and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging situations calmly.
• Build positive relationships with students requiring additional support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Support students to achieve academic and personal goals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Relationships/role model

Resilient attitude

Job description

-Skelmersdale
-£14.25 - £15.00 per hour
-Full-Time & Day-to-Day Opportunities Available
-Start ASAP (Subject to Vetting)

Are you an experienced Behaviour Specialist, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are recruiting for dedicated Behaviour Specialists to work across SEMH schools in Skelmersdale, supporting pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, trauma-related needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and additional SEN requirements.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Managing and de-escalating challenging situations using a calm, consistent approach
• Building positive relationships with students who require additional support
• Working closely with teaching staff to create a safe and engaging learning environment
• Supporting students to achieve both academic and personal goals

- Experience working within SEMH schools, SEN provisions, youth work, care, or support settings
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalating skills
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding practices
- The ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model
- A resilient, patient, and proactive attitude

• Competitive pay of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
• Full-time and flexible day-to-day work
• Opportunities within supportive SEMH school environments
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills to thrive in an SEMH setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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