Semh Teaching Assistant (Primary)

I C Talent Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for an Outstanding primary school in Liverpool. This role focuses on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, enhancing their engagement and development. You will provide individualized support, assist in lesson delivery, and collaborate with teaching staff to create a nurturing learning environment. Candidates should have experience with SEMH or challenging behavior and strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated and engaging lessons.
• Implement behaviour support plans and individual strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviour

Patient and resilient approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding primary school based in Liverpool.

This role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage positively with learning and develop emotionally, socially, and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development

• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated and engaging lessons

• Implement behaviour support plans and individual strategies

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Promote a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment

• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and interventions

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

• Follow safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour policies

Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviour

• Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an Outstanding primary school where staff are highly valued and pupils are well supported.

I C TALENT Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.