SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

New Directions are currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants for primary schools across Chester, supporting pupils of all ages. These roles are based in welcoming and inclusive school environments that provide consistent support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Schools are committed to promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and helping every child build confidence, resilience, and independence.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Work with school staff to maintain good behaviour in class and during 1:1 sessions, and to monitor progress,
• Quickly build strong working relationships with students, and act as a positive role model.
• Assessing the needs of students and using your knowledge and specialist skills to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs,

To be considered for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant you will:

• Care deeply about students’ wellbeing and personal development
• Be motivated to make a positive difference in students’ learning
• Understand the needs of students disengaged with education, and be confident with de-escalation strategies

About the schools

• The schools we work with provide supportive and nurturing environments for students who struggle in a mainstream setting
• There is a focus on helping students manage their emotions and behaviour and regulate these in a classroom environment, preparing them for life beyond education.
• The successful candidate will join a supportive team to work collaboratively and effectively to support pupils
• There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.