SEN Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Preston on the Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a compassionate SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive school in Warrington. This full-time, term-time role focuses on supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs to thrive in learning.

You will work in classroom and one-to-one settings, assist teachers with tailored plans, monitor progress, and build positive relationships while promoting safeguarding and student welfare. An immediate start is available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Must have access to a vehicle and be a confident driver.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH students in classroom and one-to-one settings.
• Assist teachers with tailored learning plans and strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Foster positive relationships and offer consistent emotional support.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Skills

SEMH experience

Strong communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and committed SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive school in Warrington. This full-time, term-time position involves supporting students who need additional emotional and educational guidance to thrive in their learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in both classroom and one-to-one settings
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning plans and strategies
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Build positive relationships and offer consistent emotional support
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (highly desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Must be a confident driver with access to a vehicle (essential)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Benefits

• Full-time, term-time position
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Immediate start available

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.