SEMH Teaching Assistant - Sandbach, Cheshire

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Sandbach, Cheshire

-95110 per day (DOE) | Long-term & Daily Supply | Immediate and September Starts

If you''ve worked in SEMH, you already know this isn''t a role for everyone.

The young people you''ll support have social, emotional and mental health needs that make school feel impossible on some days. Your job isn''t just to keep them in the room. It''s to be the reason they want to be there.

Simply Education is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work with our partner SEND schools in Sandbach. We work with schools that understand behaviour is communication, not just disruption. If you do too, we''d like to hear from you.

Tell us what you''re looking for. We''ll find the right school, not just the nearest vacancy.

What''s on offer:

• -95110 per day, PAYE available
• Flexible working, full-time, part-time or ad-hoc days to suit you
• Immediate starts available, September roles being planned now
• Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm routes available for strong performers
• FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses
• Direct support from Josh, Branch Manager, one point of contact throughout

What the role involves:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs including anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties and emotional dysregulation
• Delivering 1:1 and small group support in line with individual EHCPs and behaviour support plans
• Using de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate and re-engage
• Building trusted, consistent relationships with young people who find school challenging
• Working alongside class teachers, HOYs and pastoral leads
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times

What we need from you:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs in schools, residential care, youth work or similar
• Calm, grounded and non-reactive under pressure
• Understanding that behaviour is communication, and ability to respond accordingly
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation training is a bonus but not essential

What Simply Education Offers:

• FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses including safeguarding, behaviour management and specialist SEND training
• Access to the GPS portal
• Personalised support from Josh, Branch Manager, one point of contact throughout
• Local opportunities tailored to your experience and availability
• Strong partnerships with SEND schools across Cheshire

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay, PAYE available
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
• Ongoing pastoral and professional support

Refer a Friend Scheme:

• Supply referrals: friend completes 10 days, you receive a -125 Amazon voucher, they receive -75
• Permanent referrals: friend completes a 12-week term, you receive a -250 Amazon voucher

How to Apply:

• Submit your CV via this advert or contact Josh directly:
• Email:
• Phone: (phone number removed)
• WhatsApp: (phone number removed)

All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two recent professional references, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.