Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Challenging Behaviours
Liverpool
Full-Time
Immediate Start
Are you an experienced Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? TeacherActive is looking for a dedicated and resilient professional to join a specialist secondary provision in Liverpool.
This forward-thinking school caters for pupils with complex needs, including SEMH and behavioural challenges. Staff are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to grow, achieve, and thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on personalised support, emotional wellbeing, and building positive relationships to ensure students are engaged in their learning journey.
The Role:
As a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
Help create and maintain a positive, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
Implement behaviour strategies in line with school policies and individual learning plans.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to support pupils’ academic and emotional development.
Model resilience, patience, and consistency in all interactions.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone with:
Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and challenging behaviours.
Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach.
Experience using a trauma-informed approach (desirable).
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.
What We Offer:
A supportive and welcoming team within a highly regarded specialist provision.
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities through TeacherActive.
A chance to make a real impact in a rewarding and challenging role.
Competitive rates of pay and long-term opportunities.
If you are a resilient and motivated Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant ready to take on a fulfilling new role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to or contact TeacherActive Liverpool on (phone number removed) for more information.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services