Behavioural Support Assistant

Behavioural Support Assistant – Wirral – Full time – From £89 per day (Secondary School)

Axcis Education is a leading Special Educational Needs (SEND) agency working across the country to provide both short‑ and long‑term roles in a variety of educational settings. We are currently working with a highly regarded SEND school based in the Wirral, who are seeking a full‑time Behavioural Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role would suit someone with experience of supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour across a range of SEND needs including social, emotional & mental health difficulties, autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.

You will play an important part in helping students with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties to engage positively in school life.

• Promote positive behaviour and provide consistent, supportive guidance.
• Manage incidents of challenging behaviour safely and professionally, following school safeguarding and behaviour policies.
• Support learning and engagement, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Record and report observations, incidents, and progress accurately and confidentially.
• Work closely with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure consistent support for pupils.
• Encourage emotional regulation and resilience, modelling calm, respectful, and empathetic communication.
• Help to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where all pupils feel valued and supported.

• At least 6 months personal or professional experience supporting adults or children with special educational needs, OR a certified qualification in a relevant area (education, psychology, drama etc).
• A graduate teaching assistant with a patient, compassionate and positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work in school hours – contracts are usually 8:30am until 3–4:30pm depending on the schools’ requirements.
• Ability to reliably commute to settings either by driving or public transport.

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Samara Singh on  – Ext: 3034.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Note: This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Samara Singh. Telephone:  – Ext: 3034