SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Litherland

• September 2026
• Temp to perm role
• Exclusive Vacancy via Teaching Personnel

A small catholic primary school are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant who specialises in SEMH from September 2026 on a full time basis.

This nurturing school prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils and is looking for someone who embodies their core values of compassion, patience, and respect. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children with SEMH needs, helping them to regulate their emotions, engage positively with learning, and achieve personal and academic progress.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient
• Nurturing and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Capable of using de-escalation strategies and supportive behaviour approaches
• Confident in working both 1:1 and with small groups
• A positive role model with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Implement individual support plans
• Liaise with teaching staff, the school SENCo and external agencies where needed
• Encourage pupil’s confidence, well-being and engagement with learning
• Support the class teacher in creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment

If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and have experience or a strong interest in supporting SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, use the buttons provided and Emily Billington from Teaching Personnel will be in touch to discuss 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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