SEMH Teaching Assistant: Behaviour & Mental Health Support

Academics; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are partnering with supportive Wirral schools to recruit experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants. You will support teachers, promote positive behaviour, and assist students with their learning in a calm, structured environment.

We offer flexible working patterns to fit around other commitments, including day-to-day cover, short-term and long-term contracts. A background in SEMH and DBS checks are desirable for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging behaviour is essential.
• Knowledge of mental health struggles in children is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Behaviour management in the classroom and de-escalation of challenging behaviour.
• Classroom support and help with students' work.
• Safeguarding and reporting concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.
• Mental health support for students.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mental health knowledge

Strong communication

Job description

Academics are partnering with supportive Wirral schools to recruit experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants. You will support teachers, promote positive behaviour, and assist students with their learning in a calm, structured environment.

We offer flexible working patterns to fit around other commitments, including day-to-day cover, short-term and long-term contracts. A background in SEMH and DBS checks are desirable for this role.