SEMH Support Assistant

Overview

SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Liverpool (L8 & L25)

Teaching Personnel Liverpool are currently seeking dedicated and resilient SEMH Learning Support Assistants to support a number of specialist provisions across the Liverpool area, including L8 and L25.

We are working in partnership with several SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) schools who require full-time support staff to join their teams on a temporary to permanent basis.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working closely with KS3 and KS4 pupils who present with a range of additional needs, including SEMH and challenging behaviour. You will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping them to engage with their learning and develop positive behaviours.

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour effectively
• Building strong, positive relationships with students
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (preferred)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Competitive daily rate of £95 – £110 per day
• Full-time opportunities with temp-to-perm pathways
• Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel Liverpool
• Opportunities for professional development and training