Secondary SEMH Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time and part-time &nbsp

Ongoing consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEMH Learning Support Assistants to support students across Birkenhead and the wider Wirral area. Roles include full-time and part-time positions with day rates of £95 - £110, dependent on experience, and a start after half term in November.

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will work with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs, building trust, supporting learning, and implementing behaviour strategies alongside teachers and pastoral

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in SEMH/SEND or similar settings.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Calm, professional and positive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships to promote engagement, attendance and progress.
• Work with teachers and pastoral teams to implement support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to help students manage emotions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and develop social-emotional resilience.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Communication skills

Resilience under pressure

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

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• 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

We are looking for candidates who:

• 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.

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join supportive educational settings where you can have a genuine impact on the lives of young people and help them achieve their full potential.

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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