SEMH Teaching Assistant (Job Share) – St Helens

Location: St Helens 

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Job Share, Ongoing 

Working Pattern: 2-5 days per week (monthly shift allocation)

We are currently seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH primary school in St Helens from January. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly supportive setting that is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This role is offered on a job share basis, with shifts allocated on a monthly rota. The number of days worked may vary from 2 to 5 days per week, depending on the needs of the school, therefore applicants must be able to accommodate the shifts assigned each month.

The Role 

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support. You will build positive relationships with pupils, promote engagement in learning and help to create a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs within the classroom and during intervention sessions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building trusting and consistent relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils to access learning and achieve individual targets
• Working closely with teachers, the pastoral team and other professionals
• Managing challenging behaviours using agreed strategies and approaches
• Promoting pupil confidence, independence and wellbeing
• Recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour where required

Requirements 

• Previous experience working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant is essential
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and additional needs
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Team Teach Training would be advantageous
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to wok the shifts allocated by the school each month

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to children’s lives
• Varied working patterns based on the school’s staffing requirements

If you have the experience, resilience and commitment to support pupils with SEMH needs, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity starting in January.