Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Behaviour Support Location: Knowsley Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Start Date: February Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Start February by Making a Lasting Difference Are you passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to learning? Do you bring patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping students grow—both emotionally and academically? A welcoming secondary school in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated SEMH & Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team from February. This long-term role is ideal for someone who can remain calm under pressure, build positive relationships, and provide the consistency and understanding that young people with SEMH needs rely on. What You’ll Be Doing • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges • Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring personalised and purposeful interventions • Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation using clear boundaries, de-escalation strategies, and consistent encouragement • Help create a structured, safe, and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued • Build trusting, meaningful relationships that support both academic progress and personal development • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals to monitor progress and adapt strategies as needed About You You will be: • Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour • Calm, emotionally resilient, and able to think clearly in challenging situations • Confident in communication and able to build rapport quickly • Familiar with behaviour management strategies, trauma-informed practice, or restorative approaches • Deeply committed to ensuring all students can access learning and achieve their potential Why This Role Is Worth It • Make a real, measurable impact in the lives of young people who need support the most • Join a supportive, forward-thinking school where your contribution is genuinely valued • Access ongoing training and professional development • Secure a fulfilling, long-term position with opportunities to grow within the school Apply Today If you’re ready to start a rewarding new chapter this February and help young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career supporting students to reach their full potential. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>