SEMH Teaching Assistant – Stoke-on-Trent
Location: ST11, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: The Supply Pool
Start Date: September '26
About the Role
The Supply Pool is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in partnership with a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent. The school is part of the Shaw Education Trust, a respected multi-academy trust committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in education, care, youth work, or for graduates who are passionate about supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
You will play a key role in supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them engage positively with learning and develop essential emotional and behavioural skills.
The School
The school supports pupils who face a range of behavioural and emotional challenges, including:
- Attachment difficulties
- Trauma backgrounds
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
The school promotes a nurturing and structured environment, using positive behaviour strategies and tailored interventions to help every pupil succeed. They are seeking calm, empathetic, and resilient individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on young people’s lives.
What You’ll Need
✅ Experience working with challenging behaviour in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting
✅ Ability to use de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour management strategies
✅ Confidence and composure in challenging situations
✅ Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
✅ Calm, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
✅ Proof of right to work in the UK
Why choose Supply Pool?
- Temp-to-perm roles: We create a platform for long-term supply roles to transition into permanent contracts.
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and benefits while working with us.
- AWR: We comply with AWR regulations and try and get candidates paid to scale from the day they start fulfilling full class teacher duties.
- Supportive Team: Be part of friendly, proactive, and experienced team that values your skills and provides ongoing support.
- Dedicated Support: You will be able to count on 24/7 support from your dedicated recruitment consultant.
How to Apply
To find out further information or other opportunities we have here at supply pool please respond directly to this advert or send an email to [email protected]
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Supply Pool is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Supply Pool is an employment agency and employment business
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £90.00-£120.00 per day
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Working with Children with SEMH needs: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
