SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Warrington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7 onboarding

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and My-Progression

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Warrington. You will support students with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and develop emotional regulation in a structured setting.

The role is temp to perm, on-site, with opportunities for a permanent position. Salary ranges from £95 to £115 per day, paid via PAYE, with 24/7 consultant support and CPD opportunities. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students both in and out of the classroom, helping to manage behaviour and provide emotional support.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Calm and adaptable

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Warrington

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
• 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

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.

Job Details

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £115 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: WA4

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Contact

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CONTACT NUMBER: 0151 675 0888