Behaviour Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support secondary aged children and young adults in an SEMH Specialist School in South Liverpool.

This role is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and consistent support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs, ideally within a PRU or specialist setting.
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience – with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary aged children and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Use de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Assist with activity-based lessons and interventions designed to re-engage learners.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider PRU team to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, nurturing environment where every child can succeed.

Skills

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Empathy

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a resilient and empathetic Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support secondary aged children and young adults in an SEMH Specialist School in South Liverpool.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

About the Role

• Supporting primary‑aged pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Using de‑escalation strategies to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Assisting with activity‑based lessons and interventions designed to re‑engage learners.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider PRU team to provide consistent support.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child can succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs, ideally within a PRU or specialist setting.
• Strong de‑escalation and behaviour management skills.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience – with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with staff and families.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp‑to‑perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast‑track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture‑matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long‑term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

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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.

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