Behaviour Support Assistant - SEN/SEMH Schools

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & part-time roles

Competitive rates of pay

Consultant support

Experience in specialist education

Long-term opportunities

Holiday pay included

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Chorley is seeking Behaviour & Learning Support Assistants to work in SEN/SEMH schools. The role covers 1:1 and small group support, with duties across classroom and non-classroom settings. A focus on encouraging engagement and positive behaviours is essential.

The ideal candidate brings patience, resilience, and good communication, with SEN/SEMH experience preferred but not essential. Roles are available full-time or part-time, with ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children/young people in education or care settings.
• Patient, resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Genuine passion for helping pupils with additional needs.
• SEN/SEMH experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN/SEMH.
• Support students both in and out of the classroom.
• Encourage engagement and positive learning behaviours.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours calmly.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support academics, social and emotional development.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and resilience

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Passion for SEN/SEMH

Job description

Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant - SEN/SEMH Schools

Chorley Area

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Start ASAP (Once Fully Vetted)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? We are currently recruiting Behaviour & Learning Support Assistants to work within a variety of SEN and SEMH schools across the Chorley area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who require additional support to access education and reach their full potential.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.


• Supporting students both in and out of the classroom.


• Encouraging engagement, participation, and positive learning behaviours.


• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner.


• Building positive relationships and acting as a strong role model for young people.


• Working closely with teaching staff to support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people within education, care, support work, sports coaching, youth work, or similar settings.


• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude.


• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.


• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.


• SEN/SEMH experience is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Full-time and part-time opportunities.


• Competitive rates of pay.


• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.


• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings.


• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities.


• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.


• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.


• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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