SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location:

Liverpool

Contract:

Full-time, long-term

Start Date:

ASAP or September 2026

A rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs within a specialist Liverpool provision.

Paragon Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in the Liverpool area to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant.

The setting supports pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access learning successfully.

This role is ideal for someone patient, consistent and confident in supporting young people with complex needs.

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Implementing behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Encouraging positive engagement and relationship building.
• Supporting pupils in line with EHCP targets.
• Maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• A calm, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Relevant TA qualification desirable but not essential.

• Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios.
• Ongoing CPD and SEMH-focused training.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunity for long-term progression.

If you are a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant seeking your next opportunity in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you.

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