Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant
Location: Halewood, Knowsley (Halewood area)
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time / Temporary (potential to go permanent)

Pay Rate: £13.75 to £14.75 per hour (depending on experience)

About the School

A local primary school in Halewood dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment for children facing SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) and behavioural challenges. Part of a proactive SEND team, the school prioritises individualised support through IEPs and Behaviour Support Plans, helping pupils overcome barriers and thrive.

Role Overview

Join as a Behavioural Support TA to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, implementing coordinated behaviour strategies and trauma-informed approaches to foster resilience, engagement, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Individual Behaviour/Support Plans (BSPs) to support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Provide 1:1 and group support, using trauma-informed and restorative practice to manage emotional responses.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage positive behaviour and learning habits.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and external practitioners to monitor progress and adapt support strategies.
• Promote a calm, structured, and safe learning environment across school settings.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or complex SEN.
• Skilled in behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, or restorative approaches
• Strong communicator with empathy, resilience, and patience.
• Committed to building long-term relationships to support pupils’ personal and academic growth.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly/daily rates (£13–15/hr or £417–450/week) depending on experience.
• Full PAYE contract terms: pension, holiday, and PAYE benefits included.
• Access to ongoing CPD, including Team-Teach, safeguarding, and trauma-informed training.
• Supportive agency consultant and peer network, with networking and wellbeing events.
• Potential path to a permanent role based on performance and school fit.

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