SEMH Behaviour Specialist | 1:1 & Small Groups

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible day-to-day work

Long-term opportunities

DBS and safeguarding training

Job summary

Are you an experienced Behaviour Specialist, Youth Worker, Support Worker or Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs? This Teaching Personnel role in Skelmersdale offers full-time and day-to-day opportunities across SEMH schools, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, trauma-related needs, and additional SEN requirements.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, promote positive emotional wellbeing, and de-escalate situations using a calm, consistent

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH schools or SEN provisions, youth work, or support settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Resilient, patient and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging situations calmly.
• Build positive relationships with students requiring additional support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Support students to achieve academic and personal goals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Relationships/role model

Resilient attitude

Job description

Are you an experienced Behaviour Specialist, Youth Worker, Support Worker or Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs? This Teaching Personnel role in Skelmersdale offers full-time and day-to-day opportunities across SEMH schools, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, trauma-related needs, and additional SEN requirements.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, promote positive emotional wellbeing, and de-escalate situations using a calm, consistent