SEMH Teaching Assistant: Empower Young Minds

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Liverpool is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs across local schools. The role emphasizes patience, empathy and resilience, with opportunities to work in diverse educational settings.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH/SEND or behavioural challenges and will help pupils engage with lessons, build confidence and improve emotional regulation in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally SEMH/SEND or behavioural needs.
• Patient, understanding, reliable and resilient.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent encouragement.
• Support pupils to engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Respond calmly to challenging situations following school policies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Liverpool is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs across local schools. The role emphasizes patience, empathy and resilience, with opportunities to work in diverse educational settings.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH/SEND or behavioural challenges and will help pupils engage with lessons, build confidence and improve emotional regulation in a supportive team environment.