Behavioural Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Liverpool seeks a compassionate Behavioural Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on making a real difference in the lives of young people facing challenges in mainstream education. You will implement trauma-informed strategies, provide individual and group support, and collaborate with staff to foster a positive learning environment. If you are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and thrive in a nurturing atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed practice and understanding of behavioural support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural and emotional needs through tailored strategies.
• Collaborate with staff to design and deliver support plans.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Behavioural support

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

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Behavioural Support Assistant, Liverpool

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Liverpool is looking for a compassionate and committed Behavioural Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for students who have faced challenges in mainstream education. Through tailored support and a trauma-informed approach, they help each student reach their full potential.

Your Role:

As a Behavioural Support Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of student development—supporting those with behavioural and emotional needs. You'll work closely with staff and students to create a positive, stable, and engaging learning atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement trauma-informed strategies to support emotional well-being and learning.

Provide individual and group-based support to help students manage their behaviour and emotions.

Build trusting, respectful relationships that foster student growth and resilience.

Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and support teams to design and deliver tailored support plans.

Apply positive behaviour management techniques to promote self-regulation and progress.

Inspire and motivate students to set and achieve personal and academic goals.

Monitor and record student progress, adapting strategies as needed to support ongoing development.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience and understanding of trauma-informed practice and behavioural support.

A sincere passion for working with students who have struggled in mainstream settings.

Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience in challenging situations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

A positive, proactive approach to teamwork and problem-solving.

Ability to build meaningful relationships with young people and earn their trust.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. 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.
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.
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