Secondary SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bebington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Dedicated consultant

Training opportunities

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are supporting a number of alternative provision settings across Birkenhead and the wider Wirral area in recruiting dedicated SEMH Learning Support Assistants for both full-time and part-time positions.

The role involves supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs, building positive relationships, implementing support plans, and providing 1:1 and small group interventions.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement, attendance, and academic progress.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to help students manage emotions and overcome barriers to learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support students in developing social and emotional resilience.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Empathy / resilience

Job description

Secondary SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Birkenhead, Wirral Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

£95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Start Date: After Half Term, November 2nd

Teaching Personnel are supporting a number of alternative provision settings across Birkenhead and the wider Wirral area in recruiting dedicated and resilient SEMH Learning Support Assistants for both full-time and part-time positions.

These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people who require additional support with their social, emotional, and mental health needs. The settings can be challenging at times, so schools are seeking strong, patient, and committed professionals who can build positive relationships and effectively support students to engage with their learning.

The Role

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement, attendance, and academic progress.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to help students manage emotions and overcome barriers to learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support students in developing social and emotional resilience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEMH, SEND, youth work, care, support work, or alternative provision settings.
• Are resilient, adaptable, and confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Can remain calm, professional, and positive in challenging situations.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £110 per day, depending on experience.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities within partnership schools and provisions.
• 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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