James Ray Recruitment is seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school based in Ellesmere Port.
This rewarding full-time opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting secondary-aged pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning while promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and academic progress. The role offers the opportunity to secure a permanent position within a supportive and experienced school team.
The Role
As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
- Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging positively in lessons.
- Build strong, professional relationships that promote trust, confidence, and emotional resilience.
- Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes tailored to individual needs.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and use positive de-escalation techniques in line with school policies.
- Encourage pupils to develop emotional regulation, social skills, independence, and positive behaviour choices.
- Support pupils throughout the school day, including lessons, breaktimes, educational visits, and enrichment activities.
- Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, parents/carers, and external professionals to support individual education and behaviour plans.
- Promote safeguarding, inclusion, wellbeing, and positive mental health at all times.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
- Previous experience within a secondary school, specialist provision, alternative provision, youth work, residential care, or pastoral setting is desirable.
- A calm, patient, resilient, and empathetic approach when supporting young people with complex needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment awareness, and emotional regulation strategies is desirable.
- Ability to adapt to challenging situations while maintaining professionalism.
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or SEND support are advantageous but not essential.
Why Work with James Ray Recruitment?
- Unrivalled pay rates
- Experienced and dedicated consultant support
- Bespoke pay options tailored to your individual circumstances
- Holiday pay, maternity pay, paternity pay, sick pay, and pension contributions
- Financial travel assistance
- Guaranteed pay options available
- Referral bonus schemes
To find out more, call our team on 0151 725 5300.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not been contacted within 10 days of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, your details will be retained and considered for future suitable vacancies.
James Ray Recruitment is a Recruitment Business acting on behalf of its clients in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
James Ray Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
James Ray Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Pay: £95.00-£120.00 per day
Work Location: In person
