SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Full-Time 8500 - 11500 £ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support students with SEMH needs and promote emotional regulation in the classroom.
  • Company: Join GAC Education, a specialist education recruiter in Warrington.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and dedicated consultant support.
  • Other info: Long-term role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
  • Qualifications: Experience with SEMH or complex behavioural needs; patience and empathy required.

The predicted salary is between 8500 - 11500 £ per year.

Pay: 85.00 to 115.00 per day. Paid weekly PAYE.

Start: Immediate.

Contract: Long-term Supply.

Join GAC Education in Warrington. We have a SEMH Teaching Assistant assignment on a long-term supply basis, starting immediately.

Role Overview

GAC Education, a specialist education recruiter, is appointing a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Warrington. You will work with a dedicated consultant and a setting that needs reliable, supportive, and resilient cover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Utilise de-escalation techniques and encourage emotional regulation in the classroom
  • Follow the school’s behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral expectations
  • Feedback to the class teacher, SENCO, or cover lead on pupil progress and wellbeing

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List (or willingness to complete one)
  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or complex behavioural needs
  • Patient, resilient, empathetic, and classroom-ready

Pay: 85.00 to 115.00 per day

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated GAC Education consultant

Loyalty and rate protection on ongoing bookings.

SEMH Teaching Assistant employer: GAC Education

GAC Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students in Kirklees. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive pay, long-term stability, and continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring that our SEN Teaching Assistants thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture. Join us to be part of a team that values resilience, empathy, and the transformative power of education.

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Contact Details:

GAC Education Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SEMH Teaching Assistant

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Support
De-escalation Techniques
Emotional Regulation
Behaviour Management
Safeguarding Knowledge
Pastoral Care
Communication Skills