Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary Schools
Tradewind Recruitment | Wirral | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
Do you have the patience, resilience and confidence to support students who may display challenging behaviour or require additional pastoral support?
Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to work across secondary schools on the Wirral.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and helping students develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
The Role:
Providing 1:1 and small-group behavioural support.
Supporting students with SEMH needs and additional behavioural challenges.
Helping pupils manage their emotions and develop self-regulation strategies.
Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and participation in lessons.
Supporting students who may struggle with attendance, social interactions or classroom expectations.
Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN departments.
Helping create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
We're Looking For:
Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
Experience working with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs is advantageous.
A calm, patient and resilient approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to remain positive and consistent in challenging situations.
Someone who can set appropriate boundaries while building trust with students.
A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.
Relevant Backgrounds Could Include:
Behaviour support or pastoral work.
Youth work or mentoring.
Residential childcare.
Sports coaching.
Mental health support.
Teaching Assistant or SEN experience.
Psychology or education graduates.
Why Work with Tradewind?
Opportunities across a range of secondary schools on the Wirral.
Gain valuable experience in behaviour and pastoral support.
Flexible and ongoing assignments available.
Competitive rates of pay.
Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
Opportunities to develop your career within education and SEND.
If you're someone who can build positive relationships, provide consistent support and make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you!
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