SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Ongoing
School: Primary School
Excell Supply are currently looking for a dedicated and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Birkenhead, starting in September 2026.
Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children and supporting them to reach their full potential.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils who may require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
- Supporting children with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Helping pupils to engage with their learning and develop confidence
- Implementing individual support and behaviour strategies
- Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom
- Working closely with teachers, SENCO and other professionals
- Promoting inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for all pupils
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Experienced working with children with SEMH or additional needs
- Patient, compassionate and resilient
- Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and positive manner
- Able to build strong relationships with children
- Proactive and enthusiastic about supporting pupil development
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning
Previous experience within a primary school or SEMH setting is highly desirable.
What the School Offers
- A supportive and welcoming school environment
- A dedicated and friendly staff team
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives
- Ongoing full-time work from September 2026
- A rewarding role with excellent opportunities to develop your experience
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time role in a primary school, Excell Supply would love to hear from you!
Apply today to be considered for this fantastic SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Birkenhead.
As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.
If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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Pay: £95.00-£105.00 per day
Work Location: In person
