SEMH Teaching Assistant for KS4 – Calm Behaviour Support

TeacherActive; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive in Liverpool is seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs starting in September. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to manage behaviour and provide tailored support while helping students across Key Stage 4.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people with SEMH needs, a calm and patient approach, and the skills to build positive relationships.

In return, TeacherActive offers guaranteed pay, CPD courses, and a dedicated support team to assist with onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students within a secondary school or alternative provision setting.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour.
• Ability to support students across Key Stage 4 / KS4.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in a secondary school setting.
• Work closely with teaching staff to manage behaviour.
• Encourage engagement and provide tailored support.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs

Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Ability to build positive relationships

Proactive and adaptable attitude

Job description

North West/ temporary / £95 - 115 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs?

Are you confident managing challenging behaviour within a secondary school setting?

Do you have the resilience, patience and adaptability to support students across Key Stage 4 / KS4?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist provision in the Speke area, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting provides a structured and supportive learning environment, focused on helping young people build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant from September on a long-term basis. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will be supporting students across Key Stage 4 / KS4, working closely with teaching staff to manage behaviour, encourage engagement and provide tailored support to students with additional emotional and behavioural needs.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs

A calm, patient and resilient approach

Experience supporting students within a secondary school or alternative provision setting

The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

A proactive and adaptable attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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