SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Birkenhead (CH41)

Start Date: February 2026

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Contract: Full-time, Terim-time

Pay rate: £13.75 to £15 per hour.

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 behaviour support for a reception pupil. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on a child’s educational journey while also developing new skills to enhance their professional portfolio.

About the School

• A welcoming, faith‑filled primary school in the heart of Birkenhead, where kindness, community and togetherness shine every day.
• A loving Roman Catholic school supporting children aged 2–11, nurturing their curiosity, confidence and sense of belonging.
• A vibrant, lively community of around 400 happy pupils, filling the halls with laughter, friendship and enthusiasm for learning.  
• Offers Nursery provision, helping even the youngest children feel at home from the moment they arrive.
• Rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection — reflecting the school’s caring atmosphere, positive behaviour, and commitment to every child’s development.
• Proud of its inclusive, supportive ethos, welcoming children from diverse backgrounds and celebrating what makes each child unique.
• A school with real heart, offering strong pastoral care and supporting families — including a significant number of pupils eligible for free school meals (40%), emphasising the school’s commitment to compassion and equity.

About the Role:

• Provide warm, patient and dedicated 1:1 behaviour support to a lovely Year 2 pupil, helping them feel understood, supported and safe as they grow emotionally and academically.
• Work hand‑in‑hand with the SENCO, supportive parents, and external professionals to create consistency, celebrate progress, and ensure the child receives the very best tailored support.
• Gently encourage positive interactions, confidence‑building moments and social development, helping the pupil feel included, valued and proud of their achievements.
• Support the class teacher by adapting activities, offering reassurance and bringing creativity to lessons so the child can engage at their own pace.
• Collaborate with a caring team of colleagues who believe in holistic development, inclusion and celebrating every small success along the way.

What are we looking for:

• Experience in similar roles such as support work with children.
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs.
• An understanding, patient and child-focused approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Minimum Qualification of GSCE C grade or Equivalent.

Benefits of Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive pay paid weekly.
• Access to exclusive and accredited CPD Courses and Training.
• Dedicated and friendly internal consultant on hand to provide support.
• Opportunity for longer term roles and potential; permanent placements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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