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SEMH TA
SEN School school in Knowsley • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 26 Feb 2027
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will do much more than support academics—you will provide the safety, consistency, and emotional regulation our pupils need to thrive. Working in a specialist setting, you will partner with teachers and therapists to help young people re-engage with education, rebuild trust, and manage their emotions.
Key Responsibilities
Emotional Regulation: Provide a calm presence and use de-escalation strategies when pupils feel overwhelmed or exhibit challenging behavior.
Targeted Support: Work 1:1 or in small groups, adapting lessons to keep learning low-pressure and accessible.
Relationship Building: Act as a reliable mentor and role model for pupils wh…The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will do much more than support academics—you will provide the safety, consistency, and emotional regulation our pupils need to thrive. Working in a specialist setting, you will partner with teachers and therapists to help young people re-engage with education, rebuild trust, and manage their emotions.
Key Responsibilities
Emotional Regulation: Provide a calm presence and use de-escalation strategies when pupils feel overwhelmed or exhibit challenging behavior.
Targeted Support: Work 1:1 or in small groups, adapting lessons to keep learning low-pressure and accessible.
Relationship Building: Act as a reliable mentor and role model for pupils whWWWWW…
Posted 5 days ago
Play Therapist SEMH School
SEN School school in Knowsley • Part Time
1 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2027
The Mission:
Deliver targeted, non-directive therapy to children with severe SEMH needs. You will provide a safe, confidential space where pupils processing trauma, neglect, or attachment issues can explore their emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and overcome barriers to learning through play.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Therapy: Conduct 1:1 sessions using sand trays, art, puppets, and role-play to help highly vulnerable children process complex trauma.
Assessment & Action Plans: Evaluate referred pupils, identify emotional root causes, and design therapeutic plans aligned with EHCP targets.
Staff Collaboration: Work alongside the SENDCO, teachers, and TAs to share trauma-informed…The Mission:
Deliver targeted, non-directive therapy to children with severe SEMH needs. You will provide a safe, confidential space where pupils processing trauma, neglect, or attachment issues can explore their emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and overcome barriers to learning through play.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Therapy: Conduct 1:1 sessions using sand trays, art, puppets, and role-play to help highly vulnerable children process complex trauma.
Assessment & Action Plans: Evaluate referred pupils, identify emotional root causes, and design therapeutic plans aligned with EHCP targets.
Staff Collaboration: Work alongside the SENDCO, teachers, and TAs to share trauma-informedWWWWW…
Posted 5 days ago
Sports HLTA
SEN School school in Knowsley • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027
Lead and deliver structured PE and sports sessions to primary school children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will use physical education, team sports, and outdoor play as a powerful vehicle to teach emotional regulation, build resilience, and boost self-esteem in a safe, high-energy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
PE Delivery: Cover classes and independently lead sports, fitness, and cooperative games tailored to primary-aged children with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
Active Regulation: Use physical activity to help pupils channel their energy positively, teaching them how to manage frustration, follow rules, and handle winning and losing.
De-esc…Lead and deliver structured PE and sports sessions to primary school children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will use physical education, team sports, and outdoor play as a powerful vehicle to teach emotional regulation, build resilience, and boost self-esteem in a safe, high-energy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
PE Delivery: Cover classes and independently lead sports, fitness, and cooperative games tailored to primary-aged children with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
Active Regulation: Use physical activity to help pupils channel their energy positively, teaching them how to manage frustration, follow rules, and handle winning and losing.
De-escWWWWW…
Posted 5 days ago
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 26 Feb 2027
SEMH Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students engage in learning, manage their emotions, and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people.
A patient, caring, and positive approach.
Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
Flexible, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the …SEMH Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students engage in learning, manage their emotions, and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people.
A patient, caring, and positive approach.
Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
Flexible, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the WWWWW…
Posted 6 days ago
SEMH Teaching Assistant
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep - 31 Dec 2026
SEMH Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students engage in learning, manage their emotions, and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people.
A patient, caring, and positive approach.
Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
Flexible, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the …SEMH Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students engage in learning, manage their emotions, and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people.
A patient, caring, and positive approach.
Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
Flexible, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the WWWWW…
Posted 6 days ago
General Cover Hlta - Liverpool Sen-school
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 26 Feb 2027
HLTA Role Overview: What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to take a leading role in supporting our students' learning and development. Stepping up beyond the responsibilities of a traditional TA, you will be complementarily deploying your expertise by planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes. A key part of this role involves covering classes during teacher PPA time or short-term absences, requiring a confident classroom presence and excellent behavior management skills. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized HLTA status (or equivalent exper…HLTA Role Overview: What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to take a leading role in supporting our students' learning and development. Stepping up beyond the responsibilities of a traditional TA, you will be complementarily deploying your expertise by planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes. A key part of this role involves covering classes during teacher PPA time or short-term absences, requiring a confident classroom presence and excellent behavior management skills. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized HLTA status (or equivalent experWWWWW…
Posted 11 days ago
SEN Teaching Assistant - Warrington Sen-school
SEN School school in Warrington • Full Time
1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Alternative Provision in Warrington. This full-time role is integral to supporting the school's mission to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and tailored educational environment for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As a Teaching Assistant within the school, you will use a trauma-informed approach to work closely with pupils to facilitate their learning, behaviour, and emotional development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while working within a team committed t…
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Alternative Provision in Warrington. This full-time role is integral to supporting the school's mission to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and tailored educational environment for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As a Teaching Assistant within the school, you will use a trauma-informed approach to work closely with pupils to facilitate their learning, behaviour, and emotional development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while working within a team committed tWWWWW…
Posted 12 days ago
SEMH Teaching Assistant
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2027
we are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide targeted social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support, helping to de-escalate challenging behavior and build strong, trusting rapport with our young people.
In this role, you will act as a consistent, positive male role model, helping students navigate their emotional barriers to learning and develop vital self-regulation skills. Working closely with the wider support team, you will implement tailored behavior plans, foster a safe and inclusive environment, and empower students to build resilience and unlock their full potential.…we are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide targeted social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support, helping to de-escalate challenging behavior and build strong, trusting rapport with our young people.
In this role, you will act as a consistent, positive male role model, helping students navigate their emotional barriers to learning and develop vital self-regulation skills. Working closely with the wider support team, you will implement tailored behavior plans, foster a safe and inclusive environment, and empower students to build resilience and unlock their full potential.WWWWW…
Posted 14 days ago
General Cover Office Admin - Liverpool Sen-school
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027
In this role, the administrator manages day-to-day office operations such as answering calls, handling emails, maintaining pupil records, and coordinating schedules. However, unlike in a standard school, there is often more direct interaction with parents, carers, therapists, and external agencies. This means the administrator needs to be patient, empathetic, and able to communicate clearly and sensitively.
They may also be responsible for maintaining confidential records related to pupils’ education, health care plans, and support needs, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Supporting safeguarding procedures is another key aspect, requiring attention to detail and a stro…In this role, the administrator manages day-to-day office operations such as answering calls, handling emails, maintaining pupil records, and coordinating schedules. However, unlike in a standard school, there is often more direct interaction with parents, carers, therapists, and external agencies. This means the administrator needs to be patient, empathetic, and able to communicate clearly and sensitively.
They may also be responsible for maintaining confidential records related to pupils’ education, health care plans, and support needs, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Supporting safeguarding procedures is another key aspect, requiring attention to detail and a stroWWWWW…
Posted about 2 months ago
SEMH Teaching Assistant - September Start
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep - 30 Oct 2026
We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) to support pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs in a positive and structured school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent, tailored support, helping students to regulate emotions, engage with learning, and build confidence and independence. Strong behaviour management skills, patience, and a proactive approach are essential, along with a genuine commitment to supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed.…We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) to support pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs in a positive and structured school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent, tailored support, helping students to regulate emotions, engage with learning, and build confidence and independence. Strong behaviour management skills, patience, and a proactive approach are essential, along with a genuine commitment to supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed.WWWWW…
Posted about 2 months ago
Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision school
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep - 31 Dec 2026
Zen are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Alternative Provision supporting young people who are not in mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, social, or medical needs. The role involves helping teachers deliver tailored learning, providing 1:1 and small group support, and adapting activities to meet individual needs. You would also support students’ behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement, using positive and consistent approaches to help them build confidence, make progress in learning, and develop important life skills in a safe and structured environment.…Zen are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Alternative Provision supporting young people who are not in mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, social, or medical needs. The role involves helping teachers deliver tailored learning, providing 1:1 and small group support, and adapting activities to meet individual needs. You would also support students’ behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement, using positive and consistent approaches to help them build confidence, make progress in learning, and develop important life skills in a safe and structured environment.WWWWW…
Posted about 2 months ago
HLTA - Liverpool SEND school
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep - 31 Dec 2026
We are seeking a resilient and experienced HLTA to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in a SEND school setting.
The role involves supporting learning across the curriculum, leading small group interventions, and occasionally covering lessons in the absence of a teacher.
You will support behaviour management, provide 1:1 and small group support, and work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and accessible learning. A key part of the role will also involve supporting students to regulate emotions, build positive relationships, and re-engage with education.
Applicants must hold a degree or HLTA qualification. Experience working with young peo…We are seeking a resilient and experienced HLTA to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in a SEND school setting.
The role involves supporting learning across the curriculum, leading small group interventions, and occasionally covering lessons in the absence of a teacher.
You will support behaviour management, provide 1:1 and small group support, and work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and accessible learning. A key part of the role will also involve supporting students to regulate emotions, build positive relationships, and re-engage with education.
Applicants must hold a degree or HLTA qualification. Experience working with young peoWWWWW…
Posted 2 months ago
SEND Teaching Assistant - Liverpool SEND school
SEN School school in Liverpool • Full Time
1 Sep - 31 Dec 2026
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant.
This full-time position is working closely with students who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, you will contribute to fostering positive relationships, promoting emotional regulation, and supporting personalised learning.
The role is ideal for someone patient, adaptable, and resilient, committed to making a meaningful difference in young people's lives. The position is available immediately and continues on a full-time basis.
- Support students with SEMH needs during classroom lessons, ensuring they can access the curriculum in a safe and supportive environment.
- Assist in behaviour man…Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant.
This full-time position is working closely with students who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, you will contribute to fostering positive relationships, promoting emotional regulation, and supporting personalised learning.
The role is ideal for someone patient, adaptable, and resilient, committed to making a meaningful difference in young people's lives. The position is available immediately and continues on a full-time basis.
- Support students with SEMH needs during classroom lessons, ensuring they can access the curriculum in a safe and supportive environment.
- Assist in behaviour manWWWWW…
Posted 2 months ago
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