SEMH Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and growth

Supportive management

Welcoming school environment

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a caring SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil in Liverpool. You will work with the class teacher and SENCO to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role focuses on building trust, helping manage emotions, and enabling access to the curriculum through tailored strategies and teamwork with school staff.

Qualifications

• Caring, calm, and patient attitude with high emotional resilience.
• Interest in supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.
• Understanding of routine, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
• Calm and professional in challenging situations.
• High expectations of children and belief in their potential to succeed.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil throughout the school day.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support the pupil to manage emotions, regulate behaviour, and develop coping strategies.
• Encourage engagement in learning and help the pupil access the curriculum.
• Support positive behaviour and follow individualised strategies and plans.
• Help the pupil develop social skills, confidence, and independence.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Support the pupil during breaks and lunchtimes.

Skills

Caring attitude

Emotional resilience

Relationship building

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Job Description

We are seeking a caring, patient, and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in Liverpool.

This rewarding role involves providing individualised support to a Year 6 pupil with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil throughout the school day.
• Building a positive, trusting, and consistent relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting the pupil to manage emotions, regulate behaviour, and develop coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and helping the pupil access the curriculum.
• Supporting positive behaviour and following individualised strategies and plans.
• Helping the pupil develop social skills, confidence, and independence.
• Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Supporting the pupil during less structured times, such as breaks and lunchtimes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A caring, calm, and patient attitude with high emotional resilience.
• Experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting children with SEMH needs.
• The ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• An understanding of the importance of routine, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
• The capacity to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• High expectations of children and a belief in their potential to succeed.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm, reliability, and a commitment to supporting children’s development.

Benefits & Work Environment

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A dedicated and professional staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child's life and education.
• Supportive management committed to staff wellbeing.