Semh Teaching Assistant

GAC Education; Sharlston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated GAC Education consultant

Loyalty and rate protection on ongoing

Job summary

GAC Education in Warrington is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs on a long-term supply basis. Immediate start offered with dedicated consultant support.

You will work under UK safeguarding standards, employing de-escalation techniques and reporting on pupil progress to the SENCO and class teacher. Weekly PAYE payments are provided through the agency.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List (or willingness to complete one).
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or complex behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Utilise de-escalation techniques and encourage emotional regulation in the classroom.
• Follow the school's behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral expectations.
• Feedback to the class teacher, SENCO, or cover lead on pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic

Resilient

Classroom-ready

De-escalation techniques

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Warrington

Pay: £85.00 to £115.00 per day. Paid weekly PAYE.

Start: Immediate. Contract: Long-term Supply.

Join GAC Education in Warrington. We have a SEMH Teaching Assistant assignment on a long-term supply basis, starting Immediate.

Role Overview

GAC Education, a specialist education recruiter, is appointing a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Warrington. You will work with a dedicated consultant and a setting that needs reliable, supportive, and resilient cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Utilise de-escalation techniques and encourage emotional regulation in the classroom
• Follow the school's behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral expectations
• Feedback to the class teacher, SENCO, or cover lead on pupil progress and wellbeing

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List (or willingness to complete one)
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or complex behavioural needs
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and classroom-ready

Pay & Benefits

• £85.00 to £115.00 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated GAC Education consultant
• Loyalty and rate protection on ongoing bookings where agreed

About GAC Education & Safeguarding

GAC Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, right-to-work checks, employment reference checks covering the last 2 years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.

Equal Opportunities & Fee Protection

We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services.

Agency Status & Data Protection

GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR