Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision / SEMH / SEN
Location: Liverpool & Wirral
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term placements
Pay Rate: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of Alternative Provision, SEMH, and specialist SEN schools throughout Liverpool and the Wirral. These full-time, long-term roles involve supporting pupils who require additional help to access education due to social, emotional, and behavioural needs, or complex learning difficulties.
You will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours, and moderate to complex learning difficulties. Many settings offer smaller class sizes and a personalised approach to learning, meaning your role will be central in helping pupils engage with education, build confidence, and achieve positive academic and personal outcomes.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and supporting vulnerable young people in a structured, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
* Support pupils with SEMH, SEN, ASD, ADHD, and behavioural needs
* Assist teachers in delivering engaging, accessible lessons
* Implement behaviour support strategies and individual learning plans
* Support pupils in developing confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
* Work positively with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
* Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to staff
* Support with personal care where required
* Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, and health & safety
* Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
About You
You may already have experience working with children or young people in education, alternative provision, youth work, care, or support settings. The key qualities for this role are patience, resilience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
These roles suit individuals who can build strong relationships, remain calm under pressure, and effectively support pupils in managing their behaviour and emotions.
Essential Requirements
* Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, or support roles)
* Experience within a UK school or education setting
* A patient, flexible, and proactive approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to adapt to different specialist school environments
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
* Right to work in the UK
* GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Desirable
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or similar
* Experience supporting pupils in SEMH or Alternative Provision settings
* Team Teach or behaviour management training
* Safeguarding training and a strong understanding of child protection procedures
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Long-term, full-time opportunities across Liverpool and the Wirral
* Competitive daily rates of pay
* Opportunities within specialist SEN, SEMH, and Alternative Provision settings
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Access to training, CPD, and career development opportunities
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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