SEMH Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles in Warrington

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Experience building

Permanent opportunities

Consultant support

Job summary

Academics are seeking a proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social and emotional needs across Warrington specialist schools. You will work closely with classrooms, delivering therapeutic support and tailored activities that engage each child’s interests.

Candidates should have previous classroom experience and knowledge of autism and other neurodiversities, with the ability to de-escalate challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• Previous classroom experience is essential.
• Experience working with children with additional needs, knowledge of mental health, autism and neurodiversities.

Responsibilities

• Classroom support - Assisting students with class work and delivering therapeutic support for sensory and emotional needs.
• Safeguarding - Prioritising student safety and reporting concerns to the safeguarding lead.
• Behaviour management - De-escalating and responding to challenging behaviour when needed.

Job description

Academics are seeking a proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social and emotional needs across Warrington specialist schools. You will work closely with classrooms, delivering therapeutic support and tailored activities that engage each child’s interests.

Candidates should have previous classroom experience and knowledge of autism and other neurodiversities, with the ability to de-escalate challenging behaviours.