SEMH Classroom Support

Milk Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm routes available

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible days and hours

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate Classroom Support professional to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our students in the United Kingdom. This role welcomes both new and experienced educators who want to become a familiar and reliable face in a school community.

We value wellbeing and inclusion, and we offer temp-to-perm routes, a speedy registration process, and APSCo Compliance+ standards to ensure safe recruitment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with SEN, preferably in SEMH settings.
• Skilled in managing challenging behavior with patience and consistency.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in managing challenging behavior and creating a safe, structured learning environment.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and behaviour plans.
• Encourage positive relationships and help students develop resilience and coping strategies.
• Monitor and report on students’ progress and wellbeing.

Skills

SEN SEMH experience

Behavior management

Communication

Teamwork

Student wellbeing

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Classroom Support professional to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in managing challenging behavior and creating a safe, structured learning environment
• Deliver targeted interventions to support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and behaviour plans
• Encourage positive relationships and help students develop resilience and coping strategies
• Monitor and report on students’ progress and wellbeing

Person Specification:

• Proven experience working with children with SEN, preferably in SEMH settings
• Skilled in managing challenging behavior with patience and consistency
• Strong understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, resilient, and adaptable
• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.