KS2 SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Runcorn, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Desian Education |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Your new company
Desian Education are proud to be supporting a Runcorn-based mainstream primary school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to appoint a minimum of 2 experienced and reliable teaching assistants for full-time (32.5 hour) contracts, initially on a temporary basis with permanent contracts being considered for the right individuals.
Your new role
This two form entry school require long-term support for a designated SEMH provision. This KS2 class consists of a class teacher, up to 4 teaching assistants, and 8 pupils with individual EHCP’s and varying levels of SEMH. You must:
- Have a passion for supporting pupils between the ages of 4 – 11
- Have experience supporting SEN (SEMH and behavioural needs is advantageous)
- Be effective in managing behaviours within a classroom environment
- Be able to implement positive behaviour strategies
What you need to succeed
To be considered in your application you must:
- Have relevant referenceable experience supporting children
- Be able to commit to a full-time contract
- Having an NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is advantageous but not essential
- Previous experience delivering ELSA interventions is advantageous
What you’ll get in return
If you are successful in your application you will receive:
- Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated DfE consultant
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Long-term contract
- Possible permanent contract
- Free training
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to exclusive vacancies
Desian Education are proud to be supporting a Runcorn-based mainstream primary school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to appoint a minimum of 2 experienced and reliable teaching assistants for full-time (32.5 hour) contracts, initially on a temporary basis with permanent contracts being considered for the right individuals.
Your new role
This two form entry school require long-term support for a designated SEMH provision. This KS2 class consists of a class teacher, up to 4 teaching assistants, and 8 pupils with individual EHCP’s and varying levels of SEMH. You must:
- Have a passion for supporting pupils between the ages of 4 – 11
- Have experience supporting SEN (SEMH and behavioural needs is advantageous)
- Be effective in managing behaviours within a classroom environment
- Be able to implement positive behaviour strategies
What you need to succeed
To be considered in your application you must:
- Have relevant referenceable experience supporting children
- Be able to commit to a full-time contract
- Having an NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is advantageous but not essential
- Previous experience delivering ELSA interventions is advantageous
What you’ll get in return
If you are successful in your application you will receive:
- Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated DfE consultant
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Long-term contract
- Possible permanent contract
- Free training
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to exclusive vacancies