Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: 1:1 Support Staff - SEMH Primary School (Wirral Area)

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are looking for dedicated, full-time staff to join a SEMH Primary School in the Wirral area, with an immediate start.

Position: 1:1 Support Staff
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Contract: Full-time, immediate start

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEMH needs, helping them achieve their full potential.
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement personalized support plans.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with students to support their emotional and academic development.
• Foster a collaborative environment with both staff and students to promote a supportive learning experience.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children with SEMH or SEN is preferable.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Resilient and reliable, with a calm and patient approach.
• A passion for making a real difference in the lives of children.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a school or educational setting (preferably with SEN/SEMH children).
• A positive, empathetic attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while also showing initiative.

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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