Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: Teaching Assistant - SEMH School (Temp to Perm)

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience and empathy to make a real difference in a challenging but rewarding environment? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a team at an SEMH school on a temp-to-perm basis, with an immediate start.

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: SEMH School, Wirral
Contract: Temp to Perm, Full-time, Immediate Start

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to students with SEMH needs, helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging and supportive lessons.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with students to help break down barriers to learning.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
• Support students in both academic progress and emotional development.

Ideal Candidate:

• Resilience and patience in managing challenging behavior.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and effective in difficult situations.
• A natural empathy for working with children who have experienced difficulties in mainstream education.
• Reliable and able to build rapport with both students and staff.
• Experience working with SEMH students or in a similar environment is desirable, but not essential.

Requirements:

• Experience in a school or educational setting, preferably with SEMH or SEN students.
• A calm, positive attitude with the ability to adapt to the needs of each student.
• A genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

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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