Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Teaching Assistant – SEMH School
Location: The Wirral
Position: Full-Time

Are you a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new and rewarding challenge? A well-established SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in The Wirral is seeking a committed individual to join their supportive team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who face barriers to education due to social, emotional, or mental health difficulties.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant in this SEMH setting, you will play a vital role in helping students re-engage with learning. Working closely with teaching staff and support teams, you will provide one-to-one and small group interventions, helping students to build confidence, develop positive relationships, and make academic progress.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, both individually and in small groups

• Build strong, trusting relationships that promote student engagement and self-esteem

• Support teachers with behaviour management strategies and classroom routines

• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs

• Confidence and compassion when managing challenging behaviour

• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to student support

• A genuine desire to help children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically

This is a truly rewarding position, offering the chance to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on students' lives.

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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