Behavioural Support Assistant

Behavioural Support Assistant – PRU School, Liverpool

A PRU school in Liverpool is dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for students who have faced challenges in mainstream education. The school’s mission is to help students overcome barriers, develop resilience, and achieve their full potential through tailored guidance and care.

Role and Responsibilities
The Behavioural Support Assistant will play a key role in supporting students with behavioural and emotional needs. Responsibilities include:

• Implementing trauma-informed practices to foster a safe and supportive learning space.

• Delivering one-to-one and group support to help students manage behaviour and emotions effectively.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress.

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to develop and implement effective support plans.

• Applying positive behaviour management strategies to help students overcome day-to-day challenges.

• Motivating and guiding students towards both academic and personal goals.

• Monitoring and recording progress, making adjustments to support plans when required.

Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience and knowledge of trauma-informed practice and behavioural support.

• A strong commitment to supporting children who have struggled in mainstream education.

• High levels of empathy, resilience, and patience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build meaningful relationships and manage challenging situations effectively.

• A proactive, solution-focused, and positive approach to teamwork.

Why Apply?

• An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

• A rewarding role within a supportive and collaborative team.

• The chance to contribute to an inclusive and student-centred learning environment.

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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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