Behaviour Support Classroom Assistant
We are a recruiting for a specialist SEMH primary school in Liverpool, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Our students often face challenges with behaviour in mainstream settings, and we provide a safe, structured environment to help them succeed.
We are looking for a committed Behaviour Support Classroom Assistant with SEN experience to join our team and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in managing challenging and complex behaviour in the classroom
- Implement behaviour support plans and strategies consistently
- Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and self-regulation
- Monitor and document behaviour incidents and student progress
- Promote a safe, structured, and calm learning environment
- Assist in de-escalation and conflict resolution when necessary
Person Specification:
- Proven experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, preferably in SEMH or PRU settings
- Skilled in behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Strong understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs in secondary students
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Patient, resilient, and adaptable, able to respond calmly under pressure
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.
Phone: 0151 519 0800
Email: Lucie.kivlehan@milk-education.co.uk
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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