Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant – Knotty Ash (L14)

Start Date: April 2026

Full Time | Long Term | £14.30 per hour + (DOE)

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their best? Do you have a calm, patient approach and a genuine desire to help pupils overcome barriers to learning?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive school in the Knotty Ash (L14) area this April.

The Role

As a Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work 1:1 or with small groups of pupils who require additional social, emotional, or behavioural support. Implement personalised behaviour support strategies. Assist the class teacher with interventions and general classroom management. Contribute to a safe, engaging and positive learning environment. Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviours. This role is ideal for those with experience in education, youth work, support roles, or any position involving behaviour management.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children or young people with behavioural or emotional needs. Remains calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenges. Can quickly build rapport and provide consistent, positive encouragement. Understands (or is willing to learn) de‑escalation techniques. Is reliable, proactive, and passionate about making a difference. Holds, or is willing to apply for, an enhanced Child Workforce DBS. Transport & Location

Knotty Ash (L14) offers convenient transport links to and from:

Liverpool City Centre Huyton, Broadgreen & Old Swan West Derby, Dovecot & Page Moss Regular bus routes make the school easily accessible, whether you drive or use public transport. What It Means to Work on Supply

Working as a supply Teaching Assistant gives you:

Flexibility to choose roles that suit your lifestyle. Valuable experience across a range of schools. A pathway into long‑term or permanent opportunities. Weekly pay and ongoing professional support. Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As a valued TP educator, you'll receive:

Competitive weekly pay. A dedicated local consultant (me!) for ongoing support. Free access to online CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding courses. Opportunities within welcoming, supportive local schools. Referral bonuses and exclusive job alerts. Clear career progression routes across Liverpool. How to Apply

If you’re ready to support pupils who need you most and develop your career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and I’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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