SEMH Teaching Assistant (Job Share) - St Helens

Desian Education; St Helens; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Part-time

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Desian Education is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a primary school in St Helens. The role operates on a job-share basis with shifts allocated monthly, ranging from 2 to 5 days per week, and starts in January.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs, foster engagement in learning, and help maintain a safe and structured environment. Previous SEMH experience, DBS update, and flexibility to the monthly rota are essential.

Competenze

• Experience as SEMH Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Team Teach training would be advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to work the shifts allocated by the school each month.

Mansioni

• Support pupils with SEMH needs within the classroom and during intervention sessions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils to access learning and achieve individual targets.
• Work closely with teachers, the pastoral team and other professionals.
• Manage challenging behaviours using agreed strategies and approaches.
• Promote pupil confidence, independence and wellbeing.
• Record and report on pupil progress and behaviour where required.

Conoscenze

SEMH

Behaviour support

Communication

Patience

Team Teach

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SEMH Teaching Assistant (Job Share) - St Helens

Working Pattern: 2-5 days per week, with shifts allocated monthly by the school

We are currently recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school in St Helens from January. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and nurturing environment, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This role is offered on a job share basis, with working days allocated by the school on a monthly rota. The number of days worked may vary from 2 to 5 days per week, depending on the needs of the school, therefore applicants must be able to accommodate the shifts assigned each month.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support. You will build positive relationships with pupils, promote engagement in learning and help to create a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs within the classroom and during intervention sessions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building trusting, consistent relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils to access learning and achieve individual targets
• Working closely with teachers, the pastoral team and other professionals
• Managing challenging behaviours using agreed strategies and approaches
• Promoting pupil confidence, independence and wellbeing
• Recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour where required

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and additional needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Team Teach training would be advantageous
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to work the shifts allocated by the school each month.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to children's lives
• Varied working patterns based on the school's staffing requirements.