Job Description

The Youth Education Service are currently working in partnership with a school in Wirral who are seeking a dedicated and passionate SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join their remarkable team of highly qualified staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a tailored curriculum to meet the diverse needs of a Year 8 pupil with complex needs. The Teaching Assistant will support the student on a 1:1 basis. The school has 3 sites ranging from KS2-KS4 and the majority of pupils have an EHCP.

Start Date: January 2026

Pay: 95-76 - 109.83 per day

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a curriculum with a focus on SEMH needs. Adapt teaching strategies and specific lesson plans to meet pupils individual learning needs. Liaise with support staff, therapists, and external agencies including parents and carers to ensure development of the young person. Monitor and report on pupil progress, implementing interventions where necessary.

Requirements

Experience working with pupils with SEMH difficulties A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Nurturing but able to instil boundaries

What We Offer:

Pay in line with MPS 12 week temp to perm - Only work for us for 12 weeks and then transfer onto a school (permanent) contract Continuous professional development and training (Access to 23 free training modules) Opportunities for career advancement - We will regularly review your goals and liaise with senior leaders in the school to discuss progression opportunities Round-the-clock support Regular networking events - As well as feeling part of a school team we want you to feel part of TYES so we regularly hold networking events where you will have the chance to meet other employees and our team!
The Youth Education Service (TYES) is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Youth Education Service is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. Join us at TYES and help transform the future of education

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: 95.76-109.83 per day

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you available immediately?
Licence/Certification:

QTS (required) Enhanced DBS on the update service (preferred)
Work Location: In person