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Behaviour Specialist - SEMH Schools | Skelmersdale

  1. SEMH
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 23/10/26
  1. Full Time
£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Job description

Behaviour Specialist - SEMH Schools | Skelmersdale

-Skelmersdale
-£14.25 - £15.00 per hour
-Full-Time & Day-to-Day Opportunities Available
-Start ASAP (Subject to Vetting)

Are you an experienced Behaviour Specialist, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are recruiting for dedicated Behaviour Specialists to work across SEMH schools in Skelmersdale, supporting pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, trauma-related needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and additional SEN requirements.

The Role:

  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
  • Managing and de-escalating challenging situations using a calm, consistent approach
  • Building positive relationships with students who require additional support
  • Working closely with teaching staff to create a safe and engaging learning environment
  • Supporting students to achieve both academic and personal goals

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

- Experience working within SEMH schools, SEN provisions, youth work, care, or support settings
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding practices
- The ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model
- A resilient, patient, and proactive attitude

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
  • Full-time and flexible day-to-day work
  • Opportunities within supportive SEMH school environments
  • Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills to thrive in an SEMH setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey in a rewarding Behaviour Specialist role once fully vetted.

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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