Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behavioural Support Assistant
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Full Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience supporting students with challenging behaviour? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behavioural Support Assistant to join our alternative provision based in Liverpool. Our setting supports students who have found mainstream education challenging and require a more tailored, supportive approach to learning. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where every student is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural and emotional needs
• Help implement and maintain clear behaviour management strategies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support engagement in learning
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support
• Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, resilience, and responsibility

Essential Qualities and Experience:

• Proven experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A non-judgemental, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Ability to set boundaries while building positive, supportive relationships
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential
• Team player with a flexible and collaborative mindset
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Desirable:

• Experience in an alternative provision, PRU, or specialist school
• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, psychology, or behaviour support
• Team Teach or other de-escalation training (training can be provided if needed)

We Offer:

• A supportive and committed staff team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment

If you are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to education and succeed both in and outside of the classroom, we want to hear from you.

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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.
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