SEMH Teaching Assistant – Crosby April 2026 Start | Full-Time | Temp to Perm Teaching Personnel are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a Junior School in Crosby, a well-established and community-driven junior school known for its inclusive ethos and strong pastoral care systems. This welcoming 7–11 setting places a real emphasis on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive behaviour support. The leadership team have invested heavily in structured SEMH provision, including intervention spaces and tailored behaviour support plans. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS2 who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This role will involve a mix of 1:1 and small group intervention work, supporting children who require additional guidance to regulate emotions and access learning. Your Responsibilities: Provide consistent 1:1 SEMH support Deliver emotional regulation and behaviour interventions Support reintegration into classroom learning Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils Work closely with the SENCO and pastoral team Why This School? A supportive Senior Leadership Team Clear behaviour policies and structured intervention pathways Strong parent-school communication A calm and nurturing learning environment What Teaching Personnel Offer: April 2026 start dates and immediate trial days Flexible contracts: full-time and part-time Weekly PAYE pay Temp to perm routes for candidates seeking long-term roles Ongoing support from a dedicated Merseyside consultant Free CPD Training Included: When you join Teaching Personnel, you gain access to a wide range of free CPD courses, including: Understanding SEMH in Primary Education Behaviour Management & De-escalation Strategies Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 Autism & ADHD Awareness Trauma-Informed Classroom Practice This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs, youth workers, support workers, or graduates looking to develop a long-term career in SEND education within a respected Crosby school. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.