SEMH TA
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £90 i £100 bob dydd |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Birkenhead, Merseyside |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 197911 |
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SEMH Teaching Assistant - Full Time (Long Term)
Location- Birkenhead
Monday to Friday
Pay £90-£100
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with severe challenging behaviour in a specialist educational setting. This is a full-time, long-term position, ideal for individuals with a strong background in behaviour management and supporting vulnerable young people.
This role would particularly suit youth workers, ex-army/military personnel, or professionals with experience working in high-pressure environments who are calm, consistent, and confident in setting boundaries.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
The Role:
· Supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
· Working closely with pupils who display severe and complex challenging behaviour
· Providing 1:1 and small group support
· Implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
· Building positive, trusting relationships with students
· Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and social development
· Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff
Essential Requirements:
· Proven experience working with challenging behaviour (SEMH, PRU, alternative provision, care, youth work, or similar)
· Childcare experience is essential
· Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
· Resilience, patience, and a calm, authoritative approach
· Ability to work consistently Monday to Friday in a school environment
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers for both parties
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
To apply, please send your CV
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
***Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay***
Location- Birkenhead
Monday to Friday
Pay £90-£100
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with severe challenging behaviour in a specialist educational setting. This is a full-time, long-term position, ideal for individuals with a strong background in behaviour management and supporting vulnerable young people.
This role would particularly suit youth workers, ex-army/military personnel, or professionals with experience working in high-pressure environments who are calm, consistent, and confident in setting boundaries.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
The Role:
· Supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
· Working closely with pupils who display severe and complex challenging behaviour
· Providing 1:1 and small group support
· Implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
· Building positive, trusting relationships with students
· Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and social development
· Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff
Essential Requirements:
· Proven experience working with challenging behaviour (SEMH, PRU, alternative provision, care, youth work, or similar)
· Childcare experience is essential
· Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
· Resilience, patience, and a calm, authoritative approach
· Ability to work consistently Monday to Friday in a school environment
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers for both parties
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
To apply, please send your CV
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
***Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay***