SEMH Teaching Assistant – Knutsford
Full-Time | Long-Term Position | Competitive Pay
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and understanding to make a lasting impact in a specialist educational setting?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist academy in Knutsford that provides high-quality education for children and young people with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties. The school offers a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner is supported to reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff at the school work collaboratively to create a safe, structured setting underpinned by trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.
We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join this dynamic and caring team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, compassionate, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may present with challenging behaviours.
Key Responsibilities:
Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques
Assist in creating and maintaining a calm, safe, and positive learning environment
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to deliver tailored learning plans
Promote emotional regulation and positive social interactions among pupils
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours (essential)
Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and restorative practice (desirable)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
Why Join Us?
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
Competitive rates of pay through TeacherActive
If you are a compassionate and committed individual ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. Call Zoe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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