SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Warrington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding assistance

CPD Courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £100

24/7 support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Warrington. You will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, both in and out of the classroom, helping to manage behaviour and encourage engagement in learning.

Starting on a temporary basis with potential for permanent placement, you will work with a supportive team, enjoy market-leading pay, and benefit from ongoing CPD and friendly onboarding processes.

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.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students both in and out of the classroom.
• Help to manage behaviour and de-escalate when needed.
• Provide emotional support to pupils.
• Create a positive learning environment for engagement.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

School/work setting

Calm and adaptable

Communication skills

Passion for additional needs

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Warrington

North West/ temporary / £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.

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.