SEN Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2 (SEMH)

Location: Huyton, Liverpool
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you an experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant ready to make a genuine impact in a specialist educational setting?

A specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Huyton is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team, supporting Key Stage 2 students. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong relationship-building skills, emotional resilience, and a proactive attitude to support learners with complex needs.

You'll be part of a caring and close-knit team, working to help young people develop their academic ability and emotional resilience, while contributing to a safe and structured learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and emotional support to KS2 students with SEMH needs
• Adapt and deliver lesson content under the guidance of teaching staff
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to support engagement and achievement
• Manage small group sessions independently, tailoring activities to student needs
• Use de-escalation strategies and maintain high standards of behaviour
• Identify behavioural triggers and support students in managing emotions and routines
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and other professionals to deliver holistic support
• Contribute to the creation of individual behaviour and learning plans

What We're Looking For:
✅ Essential Qualifications:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in education or child development

✅ Essential Experience:

• Experience identifying and supporting pupils requiring extra help
• Ability to contribute to the development of personalised learning/behavioural plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

✅ Desirable Experience:

• Experience working alongside professionals and families to deliver joined-up support
• A background in working with parents/carers to support progress, attendance or behaviour

Why Join School?

• Be part of a purpose-driven school community that values diversity, resilience, and care
• Receive relevant training and ongoing professional development
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of students facing unique challenges

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: 11/07/2025 at 12pm
• Interviews: Week commencing 14/07/2025

Safeguarding Commitment:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, eligibility to work in the UK, and an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) statutory guidance.

If you have the experience, dedication, and passion to support young people in overcoming barriers to their education, we would love to hear from you.