SEMH Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education agency is seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant in Wigan to support students aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role starts early 2026, requiring commitment until Easter. Applicants should have experience with SEND/SEMH, be resilient and dedicated, and possess good teamwork skills. Benefits include competitive pay and access to professional development resources. Background checks are required for this position.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Paid PAYE weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development package

Opportunities for direct employment in partner schools

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school with students with SEND/SEMH.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• DBS on Update Service preferred or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and emotional support to students.
• Commit to the school until Easter at least.
• Work collaboratively with the school staff.

Skills

Experience with SEND / SEMH

Resilience

Team player

Confident communication

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Wigan

£425 – £475 per week (dependent on experience)

To apply, you must show right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education are working with a specialist school in Wigan, who are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join them on a full time basis. This role will be starting early 2026.

About the School

Providng education and emotional support to students aged 4 – 11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, the school have specialist staff onsite who have excellent behaviour management skills and de-escalation techniques. Children are cared for to exceptional standards, ensuring trusting relationships are formed and maintained with students. They are excellent facilities onsite including a well-being hub and rooms for counselling. Staff here work together as a team, ensuring all needs are met whether they be emotional, social or academic.

Assignment Details

The successful applicant will be able to work Monday – Friday and be available to commit to the school until Easter atleast. Working hours are 8.30am until 3.30pm.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competive daily rate
• Paid PAYE on a weekly basis
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package, comprising over 19 courses
• Opportunities to direct employment in our partner schools

Person Specification

• Have experience of working in a school and have experience or a strong interest in working with students with SEND / SEMH
• Be resilient and dedicated to making a difference to students with SEMH needs
• Be a team player – able to work with staff and use initiative in challenging situations
• Have confidence or experience liasing with healthcare professionals and parents / carers
• A Team Teach Qualification would be advantageous when applying for this role, yet not a necessity.
• Have a full enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one

If you are interested, or would like to discuss other supply opportunities with local schools, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discrimate on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.