SEMH Teaching Assistant - Ellesmere Port

Job description

Full-time | Long-term | £95-£105 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist setting in Ellesmere Port, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behaviour needs and additional learning needs.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in:

• SEMH schools
• Behaviour support
• PRUs / Alternative Provision
• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Support work
• Residential care
• Teaching Assistant work

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Managing behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting students who may display challenging behaviour
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Helping students engage with education and learning

This is a rewarding but challenging role, so resilience, patience and a calm approach are essential.

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College to help you develop your skills
• Top rates of pay - we work hard to secure the best rates for our candidates
• A dedicated specialist education consultant who will support you throughout your placement
• Interview preparation and CV support to help you secure the right role
• Long-term and permanent opportunities in local schools

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and we pride ourselves on supporting our candidates every step of the way.

• Experience working with children or adults with SEMH, behaviour needs or SEN
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Calm, resilient and patient personality
• DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
• Team Teach training desirable (not essential)

Click apply now or contact Tradewind Liverpool for more information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

UK

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £105.00 Per Hour

Published at

09-04-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English