SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Warrington

TeacherActive; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses via My-Progression

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs at a Warrington provision. The role is offered on a temp to perm basis with an ASAP start, supporting learners both in and out of the classroom to promote emotional regulation and engagement.

The successful candidate will have SEMH experience, strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for helping students with additional

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Previous experience in a school or alternative provision setting.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom.
• Help manage behaviour and provide emotional support.
• Create a positive learning environment to improve engagement.

Skills

Experience SEMH needs

Behaviour management

School/alt provision experience

Calm, patient, adaptable

Communication & relationship-building

Passion for additional needs

Job description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Warrington

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students with additional behavioural needs?

Do you have the ability to build positive relationships and encourage engagement in education?

Are you looking for a rewarding SEMH Teaching Assistant role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist provision in Warrington, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs. The setting provides a structured and nurturing environment focused on helping students improve confidence, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant on a temp to perm basis, starting as soon as possible. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support students both in and out of the classroom, helping to manage behaviour, provide emotional support and create a positive learning environment.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Previous experience in a school or alternative provision setting
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.