Teaching Assistant

Excell Supply; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Knutsford seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with students in a specialist SEMH school. The role involves providing tailored support to pupils facing emotional challenges and fostering a nurturing learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable young people, good communication skills, and a passion for inclusive education. This is a rewarding position that offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive, experience-based salary

Funded CPD and professional development

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Employee wellbeing programme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed and relational approaches is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare is essential.
• Ability to support pupils with SEMH and SEND needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support for pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Promote resilience, independence, and positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to stay calm, patient and supportive

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Tools

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Excell Supply are proud to be supporting a specialist SEMH school in Knutsford, who provide high-quality therapeutic and academic support to young people with complex needs. They are looking for a dedicated and flexible Teaching Assistant to join their child-focused team.

About the School

This specialist SEMH school offers personalised, trauma-informed education for children and young people who require a supportive, nurturing environment. The school is committed to helping every learner grow socially, emotionally and academically through consistent relationships, safety and structure.

You will be joining a passionate team who truly believe in giving every pupil a fresh start and a fair chance.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with KS3 and KS4 pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement and confidence. You will support them in accessing learning, developing key skills and building resilience through relational and therapeutic approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support for pupils with SEMH and SEND needs
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated, engaging and inclusive lessons
• Help with literacy, numeracy, communication and emotional regulation tasks
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Promote a safe, calm and predictable learning environment
• Encourage resilience, independence and positive behaviour
• Support behaviour and wellbeing plans
• Create or adapt learning resources
• Assist with pastoral activities, interventions and enrichment
• Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral staff
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies

Requirements

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals
• Passionate about SEMH and inclusive education
• Able to stay calm, patient and supportive during challenging moments
• Understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches (training provided)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Desirable

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• SEMH, SEND or alternative provision experience
• Behaviour support experience

What Excell Supply & the School Offer

• Competitive, experience-based salary
• Funded CPD and professional development
• Supportive and therapeutic school environment
• Blue Light discount card eligibility
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Staff referral rewards
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Life assurance

As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.

If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Important Notice: In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.