Teaching Assistant

Simply Education; Crewe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches provided daily

Fully supportive staff and leadership

Ongoing SEN training

Weekly extracurricular trips

Long-term opportunity with potential

Excellent experience for aspiring教师/心理

Job summary

Simply Education in Crewe is seeking a Behaviour Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant to support learners with autism, ADHD and SEMH in a specialist SEN setting. This is a full-time, term-time role starting September, with a supportive team and ongoing SEN training.

Candidates without school experience are welcome; prior roles in care, youth work, sports coaching or support work are valued. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help manage emotions, and build trusting relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with behavioural needs or additional needs
• Calm, patient and resilient personality
• Ability to take initiative and think on your feet
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker experience is desirable
• Genuine desire to make a difference to young people

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism and ADHD
• Working as a Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant
• Providing 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Helping pupils manage emotions and challenging behaviour
• Encouraging engagement, independence and positive routines
• Building strong relationships with students who need consistency and support
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom

Skills

Calm personality

Patience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Initiative

Job description

Behaviour Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant - Crewe

Full-Time | Term Time Only

Competitive Pay - Dependant on Experience

September Start Available

Not every young person fits into mainstream education and that's where you come in.

Some pupils need extra patience. Some need structure. Others simply need one person who doesn't give up on them.

A specialist SEN school in Crewe is looking for a Behaviour Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs. This isn't just a classroom support role it's about building trust, creating consistency and helping young people feel safe enough to learn.

The school has a genuinely supportive team, ongoing SEN training and staff who work together to make a difference every day. There are also weekly extracurricular trips and activities, giving pupils opportunities to build confidence outside the classroom too.

You do not need school experience to be considered.

Some of the strongest candidates for this role have backgrounds in:

• Support Work
• Residential Care
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Mental Health Support
• SEN Support
• Care Work
• Teaching Assistant roles

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEMH, Autism and ADHD
• Working as a Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant
• Providing 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Helping pupils manage emotions and challenging behaviour
• Encouraging engagement, independence and positive routines
• Building strong relationships with students who need consistency and support
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom

What The School Is Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or adults with behavioural needs or additional needs
• A calm, patient and resilient personality
• Someone who can take initiative and think on their feet
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker experience is desirable
• Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to young people

What's On Offer:

• Competitive pay rates dependant on experience
• Free lunches provided daily
• Fully supportive school staff and leadership team
• Ongoing SEN training and development opportunities
• Weekly extracurricular trips and activities
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychology graduates and support workers

This role is ideal for candidates searching for:

Behaviour Mentor jobs Crewe, SEN Teaching Assistant jobs Crewe, SEMH Teaching Assistant roles, Learning Support Assistant jobs, Autism Support Worker jobs, Behaviour Support jobs or SEN Support Worker roles.