Aspiring School Counsellor – SEMH Classroom Support
Specialist SEND & SEMH School in Merseyside
Are you an aspiring School Counsellor looking to gain valuable experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a school setting?
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist secondary school in Sefton. This role is ideal for graduates or individuals considering a future career in counselling, psychology, therapy, social work or mental health support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build hands-on experience working closely with young people who require emotional and behavioral support whilst developing key skills in communication, emotional regulation and relationship building.
About the School
This specialist secondary school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for pupils with additional needs. The school has a strong focus on pastoral care and emotional wellbeing, helping students feel safe, understood and supported throughout their education.
Staff work collaboratively to support pupils both academically and emotionally, using a consistent and therapeutic approach to behavior support and positive relationship building.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Support Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help students regulate emotions and engage positively in learning
• Build strong and trusting relationships with young people
• Support behavior management and de-escalation strategies
• Encourage confidence, resilience and social development
• Working in a class of 7-10 pupils supporting a trained Teacher and another learning support assistant
The Ideal Candidate
• Interested in pursuing a career in school counselling, psychology or social care
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Able to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries
• Passionate about supporting children
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential
Apply Now
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please get in touch:
0151 5190800
ebony.williams@milk-education.co.uk
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
Why choose Milk Education?
We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community. With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy