Behaviour Support Assistant needed in Warrington

TeacherActive; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant in Warrington to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role involves working with students individually or in small groups to foster a therapeutic learning environment while implementing trauma-informed practices. Candidates should have experience in educational or pastoral support and a strong understanding of behaviour management.

Benefits

Ongoing support and training

Make a real difference

Work in a caring community

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have behavioural and emotional challenges.
• Very good understanding of behaviour management principles.
• Ability to respond positively to emotional dysregulation.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning, behaviour, and self-regulation.
• Implement trauma-informed practices in classroom settings.
• Assist in behaviour tracking and reviews of individual behaviour plans.

Skills

Experience in SEMH setting

Behaviour management understanding

Good communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant needed in Warrington

North West/ temporary / £90 - 120 per day

Location: Warrington
Pay: £90 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Temporary

About the School

This specialist school provides education for pupils aged 8 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It offers a nurturing, relational, and inclusive environment underpinned by values such as Independence, Self-regulation, Honesty, Acceptance, Relationships, and Emotional Intelligence.

The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral support. Its Pupil Support service offers a safe space for students to step out of class when distressed, regulated through relational approaches and personalised emotional interventions.

They also adopt a trauma-informed approach, based on the principles of Protect, Relate, Regulate, Reflect, helping young people to build resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.

Role Overview

As a Teaching Assistant working through TeacherActive, you will support students with SEMH and complex behaviour needs. You will play a key role in helping create a calm, secure, and therapeutic learning environment — working alongside teachers and support staff to deliver educational and emotional support.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or in small groups to support students’ learning, behaviour, and self-regulation
• Support classroom teachers in delivering differentiated lessons and adapting activities to meet emotional and behavioural needs
• Help implement trauma-informed practices, using co-regulation and relational strategies in line with the school’s ethos
• Support pupils in the Pupil Support area when needed, helping them to re‑group, reflect, and re‑engage with learning
• Encourage positive behaviour, build trusting relationships, and help students to develop self‑regulation skills
• Liaise with the pastoral and therapeutic team to reinforce consistent behaviour / emotion management strategies
• Assist in record‑keeping, behaviour tracking, and supporting reviews of individual behaviour plans

Person Specification

• Experience working in a SEMH setting or with children/young people who have behavioural and emotional challenges
• Very good understanding of behaviour management — patient, calm, resilient, and able to build strong relationships
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and respond to emotional dysregulation positively
• Good communication skills with young people, staff, and carers
• Knowledge or experience of trauma-informed approaches, including co‑regulation and relational strategies
• Experience working in a therapeutic or pastoral capacity
• Understanding of educational and emotional support frameworks for SEMH pupils

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

• The chance to make a real difference in a school committed to relationship‑based, trauma‑informed practice
• Work in a specialist SEMH school with a well‑established Pupil Support system
• Be part of a caring, values‑led community where the emotional welfare of students is as important as their academic progress
• Receive ongoing support and training — especially in SEMH and trauma‑informed practice

How to Apply

If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and have the experience required, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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