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SEND & SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Huyton
Contract: Full time
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
TeacherActive is excited to be working with a welcoming and supportive school in Huyton, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced SEND & SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The successful candidate will have experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant who is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
The successful SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant will:
- Have experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
- Be confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation
- Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Support pupils both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Work effectively alongside teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
- Have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- Be enthusiastic, reliable and committed to supporting pupil development
In return, the school offers:
- A welcoming and supportive school environment
- A long-term opportunity with the potential for continuity
- The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ lives and educational outcomes
- Support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant
- Competitive rates of pay
If you are an experienced and passionate SEND & SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in Huyton, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please contact Mia Williams at TeacherActive:
[email protected]
0151 675 0888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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