SEMH Teaching Assistant

6 days ago


Warrington, United Kingdom Spencer Clarke Group Full time

Job Description:

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Location: Warrington Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 3:15pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £110 - £120 per day

Are you passionate about using sport to make a positive impact on young lives? Do you have the resilience and energy to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

A specialist provision in Warrington is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work full-time with primary and secondary school-aged students who present with SEMH needs and may display challenging behaviours. This is a rewarding role where you'll use physical activity and sport to engage, motivate and support young people in their development.

Key Responsibilities: - Deliver structured sports sessions and physical activities to support emotional regulation, social development, and physical well-being - Engage students through team-building exercises, games, and outdoor learning opportunities - Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, both in and out of the classroom - Build strong, positive relationships with students, acting as a consistent and reliable role model - Collaborate with teaching and pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour and engagement

Essential Requirements: - Minimum of 24 months' employment history, with no large unexplained gaps - Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for one - A resilient, proactive, and positive attitude - Strong communication and behaviour management skills - Genuine passion for working with young people and making a difference

Desirable Experience: - Background in sports coaching, youth work, care, education or supporting children with additional needs

What We Offer: - Competitive daily pay of £110 - £120 - Term-time only schedule for a better work-life balance - Supportive and collaborative school environment - Opportunities for professional growth and development in SEMH and education - Referral programme

If you're ready to inspire through sport and support students who need it most, apply now and take the next step in a meaningful and rewarding career.

Application Requirements for Spencer Clarke Group:

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewAll pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Liam Richmond on remembering to include your details as well.

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