SEMH Support Assistant — Primary School Impact

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD Through Teaching Personnel

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. seeks a dedicated SEMH Support Assistant for a primary school in Woolton, Liverpool, starting January 2027. The role focuses on providing targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs within a warm, inclusive setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support emotional regulation, behaviour, and learning. The position offers full-time term-time hours with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• The ability to remain professional in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships with children who may struggle with emotional regulation or behaviour.
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities and engaging positively within the classroom.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage social development, confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. seeks a dedicated SEMH Support Assistant for a primary school in Woolton, Liverpool, starting January 2027. The role focuses on providing targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs within a warm, inclusive setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support emotional regulation, behaviour, and learning. The position offers full-time term-time hours with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.