At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with SEMH needs through sports and positive relationships.
- Company: Milk Education, dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and access to professional development courses.
- Other info: 24/7 support from your personal consultant and culture-matched placements.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEMH settings and strong behaviour management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced TA to join our specialist secondary SEMH provision in South Liverpool. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about using sport, physical activity, and positive relationships to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering PE and sports sessions that engage and motivate students with SEMH needs
- Supporting learning in the classroom as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Leading small-group interventions focused on physical wellbeing, teamwork, and emotional regulation
- Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
- Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies
- Contributing to behaviour support plans and personalised learning approaches
Essential Experience
- Previous experience working in a secondary SEMH or alternative provision
- Experience delivering sports coaching, PE, or physical activity programmes
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.
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.
