SEMH Support Worker for Year 6 — Immediate Start

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

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.