Intervention Teaching Assistant - Liverpool

Intervention Teaching Assistant

Are you currently working as a Intervention Teaching Assistant and looking to take the next step towards a career in Special Educational Needs or becoming a Behaviour Mentor for the school

Do you want a role where your patience, resilience and support can have a lasting impact on young people who may be vulnerable or at risk?

We are recruitingLearning Support Assistantson behalf of a secondary school in Liverpool. This role offers meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children and young people withautism, communication differences, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), sensory needs and learning disabilities.

You will work within asmall class team, providing personalised support to help pupils developemotional regulation, positive behaviour strategies, communication skills and confidence, while promoting positive life choices and engagement with education.

This role startsApril 2026, workingMonday to Friday, term time only, making it ideal for graduates or support professionals seekingrelevant experience before progressing into careers within youth justice, probation, policing or criminal justice services.

Pay: .00 per day

The school iseasily accessible with excellent transport links, and driving is advantageous, withon-site or nearby parking available.

Why this role is ideal for aspiring Behaviour Mentors, Youth Justice Workers or Probation Officers

This position providesdirect experience working with young people who may present behavioural, emotional or social challenges, giving valuable insight into the early intervention and support systems that can prevent young people from entering the criminal justice system.

You will gain experience in:

• Supporting young people usingtrauma-informed and behaviour-focused approaches

• Understandingrisk factors, emotional triggers and behavioural responses

• Working within amulti-disciplinary team(teachers, therapists and external professionals)

• Promotingpositive behaviour, accountability and self-regulation

• Supporting pupils to developlife skills, resilience and decision-making

• Managing challenging situations withcalm, consistency and professionalism

Many people use this role as astepping stone into careers within youth justice, criminal justice, probation services, policing, social work or safeguarding roles.

What you will be doing

• Supporting pupils on a1:1 and small-group basis throughout the school day

• Helping pupils developpositive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation

• Supportingcommunication, independence and life skills

• Assisting withpersonal care, feeding or mobility where required(full training provided)

• Encouragingpositive engagement in learning and social activities

• Working closely withteachers and support professionals to follow individual support plans

• Helping pupils remainsafe, calm and engaged during the school day

Yourconsistency, encouragement and supportcan make a genuine difference to a young person's future.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience incare, youth work, support work, mentoring or working with vulnerable individuals(paid or voluntary)

• A genuine interest incriminal justice, youth justice, probation services or safeguarding

• Patience, resilience and strong emotional intelligence

• Strong communication skills and the ability tobuild trust and positive relationships

• The ability to remaincalm and professional in challenging situations

• Willingness to support withpersonal care when required

Youdo not need prior school-based experience. Yourcommitment, empathy and motivation to support young peopleare what matter most.

Full training is provided as part of your onboarding.

Click 'Apply Now'or get in touch with me to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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