SEMH & SEND Teaching Assistant

SEMH & SEND Learning Support Assistants

Location: Wirral (Birkenhead & South Wirral)
Employer: Teaching Personnel – Wirral Branch
Contract: Full-time & Part-time roles available
Start Date: Immediate & September 2026 starts

About the Role

Teaching Personnel’s Wirral branch is working in partnership with a well-established multi-academy trust across the Wirral area to recruit dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) and SEND Learning Support Assistants.

We are seeking resilient, compassionate, and proactive individuals to support pupils across a number of specialist and mainstream provisions in Birkenhead and South Wirral. These roles are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, with opportunities for immediate starts as well as September positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and SEND needs
• Assist in the implementation of Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Support pupils in managing behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals
• Create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Encourage positive learning behaviours and independence
• Support pupils both in and outside of the classroom setting

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and/or SEND (school, care, youth work, or similar settings)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff
• A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to different settings
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or degree in Education/Psychology) are desirable but not essential.

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
• Flexible working opportunities (full-time and part-time placements)
• Access to free CPD courses, including behaviour management and SEND training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunity to gain experience across a strong partnership trust
• Pathways into long-term and permanent role opportunities
• £95 - £110 per day (6.5 hour day)

Location Details

These roles are based across a network of schools within a partnership trust in:

• Birkenhead
• South Wirral

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and are ready to take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, or contact the Teaching Personnel Wirral team for more information.

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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.
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