Behaviour Support Assistant, Liverpool

  • Location: Liverpool
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £475 per week
  • Start date: 04/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
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Job Description

New Directions is currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant for a long-term position at a well-regarded SEND school in Liverpool.

This role, is to start in September and involves working closely with students who present significant behavioural challenges, providing tailored support to foster a positive, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping students manage their behaviours, overcome personal challenges, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using a calm and consistent approach
• Support pupils in accessing a personalised curriculum tailored to their individual needs

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs
• Is confident in managing challenging behaviour in a patient and proactive manner
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable pupils

Requirements

• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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