SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 189077 |
Summary
Chalk Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Warrington, supporting students with challenging behaviours and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build positive relationships with students who require strong role models. You'll be working closely with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, supporting their academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour management.
What the role involves:
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Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH and behavioural needs
Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH and behavioural needs
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Helping to create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
Helping to create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
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De-escalating challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour strategies
De-escalating challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour strategies
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Acting as a mentor and role model for young people who need consistency and encouragement
Acting as a mentor and role model for young people who need consistency and encouragement
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Working closely with teaching staff, parents, and outside agencies
Working closely with teaching staff, parents, and outside agencies
What we're looking for:
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Resilient, confident, and calm under pressure
Resilient, confident, and calm under pressure
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly
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Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours (school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, etc.)
Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours (school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, etc.)
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Someone who can set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive and understanding approach
Someone who can set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive and understanding approach
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A long-term commitment to supporting the school community
A long-term commitment to supporting the school community
Benefits:
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Competitive salary of £24,000
Competitive salary of £24,000
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Temp-to-perm opportunity with a clear career pathway
Temp-to-perm opportunity with a clear career pathway
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Ongoing training and professional development
Ongoing training and professional development
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The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people
The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can use your confidence, resilience, and commitment to support students with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build positive relationships with students who require strong role models. You'll be working closely with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, supporting their academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour management.
What the role involves:
-
Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH and behavioural needs
Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH and behavioural needs
-
Helping to create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
Helping to create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
-
De-escalating challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour strategies
De-escalating challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour strategies
-
Acting as a mentor and role model for young people who need consistency and encouragement
Acting as a mentor and role model for young people who need consistency and encouragement
-
Working closely with teaching staff, parents, and outside agencies
Working closely with teaching staff, parents, and outside agencies
What we're looking for:
-
Resilient, confident, and calm under pressure
Resilient, confident, and calm under pressure
-
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly
-
Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours (school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, etc.)
Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours (school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, etc.)
-
Someone who can set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive and understanding approach
Someone who can set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive and understanding approach
-
A long-term commitment to supporting the school community
A long-term commitment to supporting the school community
Benefits:
-
Competitive salary of £24,000
Competitive salary of £24,000
-
Temp-to-perm opportunity with a clear career pathway
Temp-to-perm opportunity with a clear career pathway
-
Ongoing training and professional development
Ongoing training and professional development
-
The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people
The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can use your confidence, resilience, and commitment to support students with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.