📍 Location: Sandbach
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📄 Contract: Full Time | Long Term
Premier Education Ltd are currently working in partnership with a supportive school in the Sandbach area who are looking for an experienced and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to manage their emotions, develop positive relationships and engage with their learning.
The successful candidate will be calm, patient and resilient, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation.
Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, trauma, attachment or within an alternative provision setting would be highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Help pupils access learning and remain engaged throughout the school day
Use appropriate de-escalation and behaviour management strategies
Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff
Encourage independence, confidence and positive choices
Requirements
Previous experience working with SEMH pupils is desirable
Experience with challenging behaviour, trauma or attachment needs would be advantageous
Calm, patient and resilient approach
Confident managing challenging situations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience within education, care, youth work or a similar setting
Two references covering the last two years of employment history
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Pay
£92 - £105 per day
Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Why work with Premier Education Ltd?
Immediate start available
Long-term opportunity
Supportive school environment
Dedicated consultant support
Access to training and CPD
Opportunities for future permanent positions
Make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support
How to Apply
If you're an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in the Sandbach area, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today and one of our consultants will be in touch.
Premier Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
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Salary description
£92.00 - £110.00 per day