SEMH & SEND Learning Support Assistants
Location: Wirral (Birkenhead & South Wirral)
Employer: Teaching Personnel – Wirral Branch
Contract: Full-time & Part-time roles available
Start Date: Immediate & September 2026 starts
About the Role
Teaching Personnel’s Wirral branch is working in partnership with a well-established multi-academy trust across the Wirral area to recruit dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) and SEND Learning Support Assistants.
We are seeking resilient, compassionate, and proactive individuals to support pupils across a number of specialist and mainstream provisions in Birkenhead and South Wirral. These roles are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, with opportunities for immediate starts as well as September positions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and SEND needs
Assist in the implementation of Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
Support pupils in managing behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals
Create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
Encourage positive learning behaviours and independence
Support pupils both in and outside of the classroom setting
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and/or SEND (school, care, youth work, or similar settings)
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
The ability to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff
A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to different settings
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or degree in Education/Psychology) are desirable but not essential.
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
Flexible working opportunities (full-time and part-time placements)
Access to free CPD courses, including behaviour management and SEND training
Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
Opportunity to gain experience across a strong partnership trust
Pathways into long-term and permanent role opportunities
£95 - £110 per day (6.5 hour day)
Location Details
These roles are based across a network of schools within a partnership trust in:
Birkenhead
South Wirral
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and are ready to take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, or contact the Teaching Personnel Wirral team for more information.
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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.
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