SEMH Teaching Assistant

Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Runcorn
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (08:30 AM - 03:30 PM)
Immediate start.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you have experience working with adults or young people with challenging behaviours, SEMH needs, or additional needs? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

We are seeking an empathetic and resilient individual to join our team as an SEMH teaching assistant. In this role, you will provide vital support within the classroom, assisting teachers and ensuring that pupils are engaging with their lessons. Many of our students have faced significant barriers to learning and may have had negative experiences in the past. Your role will be to mentor and support them, helping them understand the importance of their education and fostering a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist within classes, supporting the teacher and ensuring pupils are engaged with lessons.

· Work closely with students who have challenging behaviours, SEMH needs, or additional needs.

· Provide one-on-one mentoring to help students overcome barriers to learning.

· Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

· Use your empathy and understanding to build positive relationships with students.

Requirements:

· Strong background in working with adults or young people with challenging behaviours, SEMH needs, or additional needs.

· Empathetic and passionate about supporting young learners.

· Resilient and able to manage challenging behaviour effectively.

· Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

· Commitment to helping students understand the importance of their education and overcoming past negative experiences.

Please apply directly.

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 interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available later.

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.