Behaviour Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

24/7 support team

Free accredited CPD

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking passionate and experienced Behaviour Support Assistants to support a number of secondary schools across Liverpool and the surrounding areas. Start date September.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support, implement behaviour intervention strategies and support plans, and assist teachers to maintain a positive learning environment. A resilient, professional approach and a genuine passion for helping young people are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a UK secondary school
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A resilient, supportive, and professional approach
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with behavioural needs
• Implementing behaviour intervention strategies and support plans
• Supporting teachers and pastoral teams in maintaining a positive, calm learning environment
• Using effective de-escalation techniques when needed
• Building trust and rapport with students to encourage positive behaviour and engagement

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary Schools (Liverpool & Surrounding Areas)

start: September

Milk Education is seeking passionate and experienced Behaviour Support Assistants to support a number of secondary schools across Liverpool and the surrounding areas. If you're an individual with strong behaviour management experience and a commitment to helping young people thrive, this Behaviour Support Assistant position could be the perfect next step for you.

About the Behaviour Support Assistant Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and smallgroup support to students with behavioural needs
• Implementing behaviour intervention strategies and support plans
• Supporting teachers and pastoral teams in maintaining a positive, calm learning environment
• Using effective de-escalation techniques when needed
• Building trust and rapport with students to encourage positive behaviour and engagement

Essential Requirements

To be considered for the Behaviour Support Assistant role, you must have:

• Previous experience working in a UK secondary school (this is essential)
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A resilient, supportive, and professional approach
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning

Why Work with Milk Education?

When you join Milk Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll receive:

• Competitive weekly pay
• A 24/7 support team prioritising your wellbeing
• Access to free accredited CPD, including behaviour support and safeguarding training
• Opportunities to work across a range of secondary school settings
• A friendly, dedicated team committed to matching you with the right roles

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.