Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Wirral
Pay: 95 - 120 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate & September opportunities
Reference: INDMAN-WIR-SEND02

Do you have experience in sports coaching, mentoring or working with young people? Are you confident managing behaviour and building strong relationships?

Empowering Learning are partnering with schools across the Wirral to recruit Behaviour Support Assistants to work with pupils who require additional support, including those with SEMH, autism and ADHD.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting students with behavioural challenges and emotional regulation
• Using practical, active and engaging approaches to keep pupils focused
• Working alongside teaching staff to deliver tailored support strategies
• Helping to create a structured and positive learning environment

• Individuals with a background in sports, coaching, youth work or similar
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or behavioural needs
• Confident behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building ability
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils who need additional guidance

• Competitive daily rates ( 95- 120), higher than many comparable roles
• Flexible opportunities across primary, secondary and specialist settings
• Access to free CPD and SEND-focused training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

This role is ideal for those looking to move from sports or coaching into education, where your ability to engage, motivate and manage behaviour can make a genuine difference to pupils' progress and wellbeing.

Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD.

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.