SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £107.50 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | St. Helens, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Desian Education |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Your new company
Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with a St Helen’s based primary school that
scored “Good” in all areas of Ofsted as they require an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term full-time temporary contract. This role will be starting on 20/04/2026, will last the remainder of the academic year with a permanent appointment being considered for the new academic year for the right individual.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an experienced and supportive team, working collaboratively with class teachers to promote the engagement and learning of your new pupils. You will work across the school, offering tailored interventions and support across all class on a required basis with duties that include:
- Delivering well-being and mindfulness sessions to boost confidence and self-esteem
- Support with ELSA interventions
- Use extensive positive reinforcement and strategies to promote engagement
- Regularly liaise with the SENCO on pupil progress, further requirements and key milestones
What you need to succeed
- Full “Right to Work” in the UK
- Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Children’s DBS check
- Have experience working with SEMH and/or behavioural needs
- Experience supporting trauma
- Be at least NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified
What you’ll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive:
- Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Long-term contract
- Free training
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to exclusive vacancies
Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with a St Helen’s based primary school that
scored “Good” in all areas of Ofsted as they require an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term full-time temporary contract. This role will be starting on 20/04/2026, will last the remainder of the academic year with a permanent appointment being considered for the new academic year for the right individual.
Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an experienced and supportive team, working collaboratively with class teachers to promote the engagement and learning of your new pupils. You will work across the school, offering tailored interventions and support across all class on a required basis with duties that include:
- Delivering well-being and mindfulness sessions to boost confidence and self-esteem
- Support with ELSA interventions
- Use extensive positive reinforcement and strategies to promote engagement
- Regularly liaise with the SENCO on pupil progress, further requirements and key milestones
What you need to succeed
- Full “Right to Work” in the UK
- Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Children’s DBS check
- Have experience working with SEMH and/or behavioural needs
- Experience supporting trauma
- Be at least NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified
What you’ll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive:
- Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Long-term contract
- Free training
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to exclusive vacancies