SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Wallasey

April 2026 Start | Flexible Opportunities | Temp to Perm Available

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work at a Primary School in Wallasey, a vibrant and inclusive primary school at the heart of the community.

The School is recognised for its strong safeguarding culture and nurturing approach. The school has a dedicated pastoral team and structured SEMH support systems in place, making it an excellent environment for support staff looking to make a genuine impact.

This role will involve working primarily across EYFS and KS1, supporting pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to engage positively with learning.

The Role Includes:

• 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Small group emotional literacy interventions

• Supporting behaviour regulation strategies

• Encouraging positive peer interactions

• Working collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO

About School:

• Strong emphasis on inclusion and wellbeing

• Supportive leadership and mentoring for new staff

• Clear pathways for progression

• Opportunities to move into permanent contracts

What You’ll Receive Through Teaching Personnel:

• Flexible full-time or part-time placements

• Weekly competitive pay via PAYE

• Immediate starts and confirmed April 2026 roles

• Temp to perm opportunities

• Access to a large network of local schools

• FREE CPD

Free CPD & Professional Development:

Teaching Personnel provide free ongoing CPD, including:

• SEMH & Behaviour Support Training

• Team Teach Principles

• Thrive

• Safeguarding & Prevent

• SEND Code of Practice

• Mental Health in Schools

Whether you’re an experienced SEMH TA or transitioning from care, youth work or support roles, this position offers hands-on experience in a well-supported primary school setting.

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.
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