Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEMH School - Burnley - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start

Are you confident working with young people who can present challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation?

Can you remain calm under pressure, establish clear boundaries, and build positive relationships with pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education?

A specialist SEMH school in Burnley is looking for a resilient Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in behaviour support who wants to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people.

The Role - Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant

As a Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant, you will work with pupils who may have SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and associated behavioural challenges.

Rather than simply responding to incidents, you will help pupils understand the emotions and triggers behind their behaviour. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will:

Deliver targeted 1:1 behaviour interventions and mentoring
Recognise early signs of dysregulation and intervene appropriately
Use established de-escalation and behaviour management techniques
Help pupils identify triggers and develop positive coping strategies
Maintain consistent expectations and clear boundaries
Support pupils to reflect following incidents and successfully return to learning
Build strong relationships that encourage trust, confidence, and accountabilityThe successful Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant will understand that effective behaviour support requires both authority and empathy. You will provide consistency while helping pupils develop the emotional regulation and resilience needed to make lasting progress.

What's on Offer

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term position
September start
Extensive behaviour management and SEMH training
Experience supporting complex behavioural and emotional needs
Support from experienced SEN and pastoral professionals
Excellent preparation for careers in Psychology, Youth Justice, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling, or SEN EducationThis Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant role in Burnley offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills while helping young people overcome behavioural and emotional barriers, rebuild their relationship with education, and work towards greater independence.

Behaviour Intervention Teaching Assistant - Burnley Specialist SEMH School - Up to £600 per week

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