SEMH Support Assistant - Wavertree

Teaching Personnel

  • Liverpool
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Exciting Opportunity: SEN Support Assistant (SEMH Focus)A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and skilled Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant, specialising in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), to join a welcoming primary school in Wavertree (L15).This is a long-term position starting in October and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will provide individualised support to a reception pupil who requires both academic and social assistance.Key Requirements
  • Previous experience working with SEN pupils.
  • Strong knowledge of effective de-escalation strategies.
  • Confidence in supporting a pupil with a personalised education plan tailored to SEMH needs.
  • Ability to deliver regular updates and progress reports.
The Role
  • Hours: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
  • Join a highly regarded school community with a positive Ofsted rating.
  • Work within a school that has been consistently oversubscribed and maintains exemplary standards of behaviour.
  • Benefit from dedicated guidance and additional training provided by the SENCO.
Who Should Apply?The school welcomes applications from candidates with experience in:
  • Care and support roles.
  • Nursery and early years settings.
  • School-based support work.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child’s educational journey while gaining valuable professional development.How to ApplyClick ‘Apply Now’, and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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