Specialist Behavioural Teaching Assistant - Blackpool Secondary School Full-Time Role | Long-Term Contract | Immediate Start Available Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 (or sooner!) Are you a highly resilient, authoritative, and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to make a significant impact on student engagement and behaviour? A supportive secondary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Teaching Assistant to join their inclusion team. This is a crucial, full-time role focused on supporting pupils with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and significant challenging behaviour across Key Stages 3 and 4. The Role: Expert Behavioural Support You will be placed at the heart of the school's strategy to improve student conduct and attendance, working primarily with identified vulnerable learners. Intensive Intervention: Provide expert one-to-one and small-group support to pupils exhibiting challenging and disruptive behaviour, often working in a dedicated withdrawal or inclusion setting. De-escalation Specialist: Confidently and calmly implement established behaviour support plans and specialised de-escalation techniques to manage crisis situations and promote self-regulation. Positive Role Model: Act as a consistent, firm, yet nurturing mentor, building strong, positive relationships that encourage students to adhere to school rules and re-engage with their learning. Data and Reporti...