Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEMH school in Warrington. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, fostering their social and emotional growth while supporting their academic journey. You'll work closely with teachers and staff to create a nurturing environment that promotes resilience and independence. With competitive pay and the opportunity for a school contract, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, apply today!

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays with full pay

Structured, supportive school environment

Long-term job security

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting SEMH students and helping them achieve their potential.
• Experience with challenging behaviour or pupils with additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to students with SEMH needs.
• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage independence and responsibility in students.

Skills

Support for SEMH students

Building trusting relationships

Empathy

Resilience

Working with challenging behaviour

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: WA4 Area, Warrington
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch break)
Salary: £12.83 - £14.54 per hour

Reeson Education is working with a fantastic SEMH school in the WA4 area of Warrington to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis.

This specialist school supports students across Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. They provide a nurturing, inclusive, and structured environment where students can develop academically, emotionally, and socially. The school promotes resilience, confidence, and independence, using a positive reinforcement approach to help pupils make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant:

• Provide classroom support as a Teaching Assistant to students with SEMH needs
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils build confidence and progress
• Support students in developing social and emotional skills alongside their academic learning
• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to tailor learning approaches
• Encourage independence and responsibility in students

Requirements for the Teaching Assistant:

• Passion for supporting SEMH students and helping them achieve their potential
• Experience working with challenging behaviour or pupils with additional needs (desirable)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students and staff
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role in a supportive SEMH school

Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:

• Full-time, long-term role with the opportunity for a school contract
• Early finish on Fridays with full pay!
• Work in a structured, supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of SEMH students
• Competitive hourly rate with long-term job security

If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in an SEMH school, apply today!

Reeson Education is excited to hear from passionate and motivated individuals.