Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties at a respected special school in Wirral. Applicants should be enthusiastic and resilient, ideally with experience in managing challenging behaviour. The role offers full-time hours and is committed to fostering positive changes in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and challenging behaviour in any setting.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviours calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviour in a PRU setting.
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils between KS2–KS4.

Skills

Resilience

Behaviour Management

Support for Young People

Job description

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Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching Assistant, Merseyside

Client: Axcis Education Recruitment

Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d5ad657fdb28

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Axcis are looking for multiple Teaching Assistants to join a highly respected special school in Wirral (CH46). The school is seeking 1:1 support staff for pupils between KS2–KS4, with a particular focus on those displaying challenging behaviour. This setting is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), and its core aim is to bring about positive changes in pupils’ lives, promoting both personal development and academic achievement. The school operates a "7 Core Values System", designed to help pupils take ownership of their behaviour and make positive choices independently.

We are especially keen to hear from enthusiastic, resilient individuals with experience supporting young people with: ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), Challenging behaviour. The role will involve supporting pupils who may display aggression, oppositional behaviours, so confidence, consistency, and strong behaviour management skills are key.

Role Details:

• Hours: Full-time, 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Long-term, ongoing

Whilst prior school experience isn’t essential, experience with SEND and challenging behaviour in any setting (e.g., care, youth work, alternative provision) is required. If you're passionate about supporting young people and confident in managing challenging behaviours in a calm and professional way, we'd love to hear from you.

If interested, please click the apply button and contact James Kerrison at 0151 459 9299 ext: 3030.

If you know someone suitable for this role, we offer £50 shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job.

This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment and provide an up-to-date DBS or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidelines.

Salary/pay rate depends on skills and experience.

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