SEMH Teaching Assistant | KS1 | Catholic Primary School | St Helens

Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter the challenges they face?

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a welcoming Catholic primary school in St Helens to recruit a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Key Stage 1.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome social, emotional and mental health barriers to learning. You'll play a vital role in building positive relationships, boosting confidence and helping pupils develop the skills they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider pastoral team to provide tailored support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building trusted relationships that help children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging engagement in learning through patience, consistency and creativity.
• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning and remove barriers to achievement.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to support plans where appropriate.
• Promoting a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to helping children reach their full potential.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working with children with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs in a school or similar setting.
• A calm and consistent approach to behaviour support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain positive and patient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and educational progress.

Qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification are desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in youth work, residential care, mentoring, coaching or family support who are looking to move into education.

What you'll receive

• A full-time, rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact.
• The opportunity to work in a supportive Catholic school with a strong community ethos.
• Ongoing CPD, including SEND, safeguarding and behaviour management training.
• A dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent positions within our partner schools.
• The chance to develop your skills and progress into higher-level support roles or teacher training.

If you're passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a school where your contribution is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

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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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