Menu

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Liverpool

Job details
Posting date: 26 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: 106
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 March 2026
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Paragon Education Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SEMHTALiv

Apply for this job

Summary

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.

Key responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

What the school offers:

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.

Apply today:
Email: ravir@paragon-education.com

Telephone: 0121 368 7549

Apply for this job