SEMH Support Worker

GSL Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support two Year 6 pupils with SEMH and ADHD. The role offers full-time hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm in Wirral, starting ASAP and continuing until Christmas.

You will provide classroom support, 1:1 interventions, sensory circuits, and proactive behaviour management within a warm Year 6 team. Experience in SEMH or SEND settings is essential, with Team Teach training highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in SEMH or specialist SEND settings.
• DBS Update Service enhanced checks and two references covering last two years.
• Must be able to start immediately and commit through Summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and ADHD tendencies to access learning.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours calmly and consistently.
• Adapt learning activities to suit emotional, sensory, and communication needs.
• Use brain breaks, sensory tasks, and targeted language development techniques.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.

Skills

SEMH

ADHD support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Curriculum adaptation

1:1 interventions

Team Teach training

Tools

Team Teach training

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Year 6 (SEMH/ADHD Support)

Location: Wirral (CH60-CH63)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (until Christmas)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Are you a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting pupils with SEMH and ADHD? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key pastoral support role within a dedicated Year 6 team at a welcoming primary school in Wirral, starting immediately and continuing until the Christmas.

About the Role:

You’ll work with two Year 6 pupils requiring intensive, structured support to engage with the curriculum and regulate their emotions. Your day will include a mix of classroom-based support, 1:1 interventions, sensory circuits, and proactive behaviour management techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEMH and ADHD tendencies to access learning
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours calmly and consistently
• Adapt learning activities to suit emotional, sensory, and communication needs
• Use strategies such as brain breaks, sensory tasks, and targeted language development
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

What We're Looking For:

• Significant experience working in SEMH or specialist SEND settings
• Confident handling challenging behaviours - Team Teach training highly desirable
• Strong understanding of emotional regulation strategies and curriculum adaptation
• Calm, proactive, and nurturing in approach with strong communication skills
• Able to start immediately and commit through to Summer 2026

Please note:

This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All applicants must have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service and two professional references covering the last two years.