SEMH Teaching Assistant – Widnes
Location: Widnes
Pay: Competitive daily rates
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact?
Excell Supply is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in specialist settings and mainstream schools across Widnes. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
Whether you have experience in education, residential care, youth work, mentoring, or support work, we would love to hear from you.
The Role:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop confidence and resilience.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote emotional wellbeing.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and assist with de-escalation techniques when required.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support pupils' progress.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour is desirable.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- A genuine commitment to helping children succeed.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Excell Supply?
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Flexible work to fit around your availability.
- Access to short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Free CPD and training to support your professional development.
- Pension scheme.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your next rewarding opportunity with Excell Supply in Widnes.
As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.
If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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Pay: £95.00-£105.00 per day
Work Location: In person
