SEMH Support Specialist - AP/PRU Settings

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Full-time, long-term

Roles across Liverpool APs/PRUs/SEMH

Consultant support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Liverpool are recruiting SEMH Support Staff to work across specialist settings in Liverpool, including Alternative Provisions (APs), PRUs and SEMH secondary schools.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary students, build positive relationships, assist with behaviour management and de-escalation, and work with teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs to support individual learning and behaviour plans.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Calm, patient, and professional under pressure.
• Resilient with clear boundaries and expectations.
• Experience in education, youth work, support work, care, coaching, mentoring, or similar roles.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to support individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging engagement, attendance, and personal development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Student support

Relationship building

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Job description

Teaching Personnel Liverpool are recruiting SEMH Support Staff to work across specialist settings in Liverpool, including Alternative Provisions (APs), PRUs and SEMH secondary schools.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary students, build positive relationships, assist with behaviour management and de-escalation, and work with teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs to support individual learning and behaviour plans.