Teaching Assistant

Excell Supply are proud to be supporting a specialist SEMH school in Stockport, who are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through personalised learning, therapeutic support and a nurturing, trauma-informed environment. They are seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their expanding team.

About the School

This specialist SEMH provision offers tailored, therapeutic education for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is committed to providing a safe, structured and highly supportive environment in which pupils can build confidence, resilience and achieve meaningful progress.

You will become part of a caring, relationship-focused team who put pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learners across KS3 and KS4, helping them emotionally regulate, engage in learning and develop essential academic and life skills. Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the SENDCo, you will play a vital role in breaking down barriers to learning and supporting positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and SEND needs

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Assist teachers with engaging, accessible and differentiated lesson delivery

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Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, communication and emotional regulation

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Promote a calm, safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

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Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour

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Create or adapt scaffolded resources for learners

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Assist with interventions, wellbeing sessions and classroom organisation

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Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils

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Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and behaviour support teams

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Uphold safeguarding and child protection requirements

Requirements

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Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals

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Passion for working with pupils with SEMH needs

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Ability to form positive, trusting relationships

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Understanding of emotional regulation and trauma-informed practice (training provided)

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Resilient, patient and empathetic approach

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Strong communication and teamwork skills

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GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

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Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

Desirable:

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Level 2/3 TA qualification

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Experience in SEMH, SEND or alternative provision

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Behaviour support experience

What Excell Supply & the School Offer

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Fully funded CPD and qualifications

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Supportive, caring leadership team

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Blue Light discount card access

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Enhanced pension scheme

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Staff referral rewards

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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

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Employee wellbeing programme & retail discounts

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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