Behaviour Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 15,343 - 21,852; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Skelmersdale is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged children with SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, experience managing challenging behavior, and a commitment to supporting young people. This full-time role offers pay starting from £13.50 per hour, with potential for a permanent position. The position starts in February 2026 and involves working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques.
• Strong work ethic and availability for full-time work.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs effectively.
• Manage challenging behaviours in a classroom setting.
• Work one-on-one with students as needed.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour management

Experience with SEND and SEMH

Job description

A specialist school in Skelmersdale are seeking individuals who have experience supporting students in their learning. If you are passionate about supporting young people, and students who require further development in their learning, then this could be role for you. The school caters for primary aged children with SEMH (social, emotional and mental health needs). There are other needs within the school, such as autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. There is some challenging behaviour, so previous experience with de‑escalation would be required. The school is smaller than average with around 50 pupils on role. The class sizes are small with only 6 -12 pupils in each class. As a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH, you will be expected to be a reliable, resilient and supportive presence in the classroom. Previous experience with behaviour management would be required for this role. Training in de‑escalation techniques, such as Team Teach, would be desired but is not essential. The role may involve working 1-1 with certain pupils based upon the relationships you form once in the school. This would be a full time position, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, on an ongoing basis. This role is due to begin in February 2026 and there would be a high chance of a permanent position for the right applicant. Pay starts from £13.50 per hour for this position.

Ideal Candidate

• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements in schools
• Have high expectations of students behaviour and clear strategies for working with students with challenging behaviour.
• Have experience of working with children with SEND and SEMH needs.

Requirements

• Experience working with children (ideally in a school setting) or vulnerable adults with SEND or SEMH needs
• An understanding of behaviour management and de‑escalation techniques
• Strong work ethic and full-time availability.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005.

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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: John Boddington
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3005