SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Winsford, Cheshire
Pay: £88.92 - £100.53 per day (dependent on payroll choice)
Start Date: September 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional special school team. Our school supports students aged 11-17 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside other complex needs such as speech, language, communication challenges, and behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with SEMH needs, helping them develop essential emotional and social skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.

About the School:

Our school is a welcoming, inclusive community focused on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a student roll of 137, we provide a positive, enriching learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and in their life skills.

We pride ourselves on a dynamic and passionate leadership team, fostering continuous professional growth for all staff. Our school has a strong ethos of collaboration and mutual respect, where all staff feel valued and supported. Students also have access to a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and drama, building their confidence and interests beyond the classroom.

Role and Responsibilities:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to students with SEMH and other learning difficulties.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and social skill development.
• Working closely with teachers to create and implement strategies for improving student well-being and academic progress.
• Encouraging a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment.
• Helping students make progress towards their individual goals, both academically and emotionally.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with students with SEMH or similar needs is desirable.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• A commitment to supporting students with emotional and mental health challenges.
• The ability to work effectively within a team, following the guidance of teaching staff.

Why Join Us?

Join our school and be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive and grow. We provide a supportive, collaborative team atmosphere, with a focus on professional development for all staff. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students with SEMH needs, while enjoying a rewarding work environment.

How to Apply:

For more details or to submit your application, contact Emma at Simply Education Cheshire Branch.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and 10 years employment history are required for this role.