Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
£90 - Per Day
Temporary
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Job Description:
We are seeking a caring, patient, and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in Liverpool.
This rewarding role involves providing individualised support to a Year 6 pupil with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant based in Liverpool, your daily duties will include:
- Providing 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil throughout the school day.
- Building a positive, trusting, and consistent relationship with the pupil.
- Supporting the pupil to manage emotions, regulate behaviour, and develop coping strategies.
- Encouraging engagement in learning and helping the pupil access the curriculum.
- Supporting positive behaviour and following individualised strategies and plans.
- Helping the pupil develop social skills, confidence, and independence.
- Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
- Supporting the pupil during less structured times, such as breaks and lunchtimes.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will need:
- A caring, calm, and patient attitude with high emotional resilience.
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting children with SEMH needs.
- The ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
- An understanding of the importance of routine, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
- The capacity to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- High expectations of children and a belief in their potential to succeed.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm, reliability, and a commitment to supporting children’s development.
Benefits & Work Environment:
- A welcoming and supportive school environment.
- A dedicated and professional staff team.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child's life and education.
- Supportive management committed to staff wellbeing.
If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding role in Liverpool apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.
