Behaviour Support Assistant - SEN/SEMH (Wirral, Term-Time)

Timeplan Education Group; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist school in The Wirral. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils, using de-escalation techniques and a calm, patient approach to manage behaviour.

Ideal candidates will have experience with ADHD, SEMH, and emotional regulation, and enjoy building positive relationships with young people. This is a full-time, term-time role starting immediately, with pay £95–£105 per day, depending on

Qualifications

• Experience managing challenging behaviour in education, SEN, SEMH or related settings.
• Strong behaviour management and practical de-escalation skills.
• Experience or understanding of ADHD and emotional regulation.
• Calm, patient, resilient and consistent approach.
• Ability to build rapport and positive relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support to students.
• Use effective de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations safely and positively.
• Support students with ADHD, SEMH and associated behavioural needs.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement, cooperation and positive behaviour.
• Recognise triggers and help students develop emotional regulation strategies.
• Support students who struggle with large classrooms or busy environments.
• Encourage positive choices, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a consistent approach to behaviour support.

Skills

Challenging behaviour management

De-escalation skills

ADHD understanding

Emotional regulation

Rapport with young people

Team Teach/MAPA training

Job description

TimePlan Education Group is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist school in The Wirral. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils, using de-escalation techniques and a calm, patient approach to manage behaviour.

Ideal candidates will have experience with ADHD, SEMH, and emotional regulation, and enjoy building positive relationships with young people. This is a full-time, term-time role starting immediately, with pay £95–£105 per day, depending on