SEMH Support Assistant - Wavertree

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant – SEMH Focus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and compassionate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant, with a particular focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), to join a wonderful Primary School in Wavertree (L15). This is a long-term role beginning in October and running for two terms. The school is seeking a committed member of staff to provide one-to-one support for a Reception pupil who is part of the new school intake and requires both academic and social assistance.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with SEN pupils and a strong understanding of effective de‑escalation strategies. The child has an individualised education plan tailored to their SEMH needs, so prior experience in delivering regular updates and progress reports is highly valued by the school.

This role runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm and offers the chance to be part of a highly regarded school community. The school has been rated positively by Ofsted and has been consistently oversubscribed for several years. It takes great pride in maintaining excellent pupil behaviour and is keen to appoint staff who understand the importance of upholding high standards.

The successful candidate will receive support from the school’s SENCO, who will provide additional training and ongoing professional development to ensure you can offer the very best support to the child. The school welcomes applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including those with experience in care work, support roles, nursery settings, and school-based environments.

If you are interested in this rewarding position, simply click ‘apply now’, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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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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