Job Description
New Directions Education is currently recruiting a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming and supportive special educational needs (SEN) school in Knowsley. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional learning and behavioural needs.
About the School:
1. A well-established SEN school in Knowsley that provides tailored education and care for pupils with a range of needs, including autism, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, and communication challenges.
2. The school promotes a nurturing and inclusive environment, focusing on building positive relationships and helping every pupil achieve both academic and personal growth.
3. Staff benefit from a collaborative working culture, ongoing professional development, and specialist training opportunities.
The Role:
4. As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
5. Provide one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils manage their emotions, build resilience, and engage positively in learning.
6. Build trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model and source of encouragement throughout the school day.
The Ideal Candidate:
7. Have experience working with children or young people with behavioural or emotional needs, ideally within an SEN, PRU, or alternative provision setting.
8. Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong behaviour management skills.
9. Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – experience in youth work, psychology, or behaviour support would also be highly valued.
10. Be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service if not already in place.
11. Able to provide references covering the last 5 years of employment or study.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term teaching roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.