SEMH Support Assistant - Ellesmere Port
£105 per day PAYE | Full-time | Long-term opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a resilient, confident and compassionate SEMH Support Assistant to work in a specialist setting in Ellesmere Port.
This is a challenging but genuinely rewarding environment, supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, behavioural difficulties and, in many cases, experiences of trauma, instability or significant barriers to education.
The school is looking for someone who can build strong relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and remaining calm in difficult situations. You'll be supporting students who may struggle to regulate their emotions, engage with learning or trust adults, so consistency and patience are essential.
The role will involve:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Helping students regulate behaviour and emotions
De-escalating challenging situations calmly and appropriately
Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
Supporting engagement with lessons and wider school life
Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
We're particularly interested in people with experience in areas such as:
SEMH, SEN or alternative provision
Youth work or mentoring
Residential care or support work
Children's homes
Mental health or community support
Sports coaching
Prison, probation or policing backgrounds
Any role involving challenging behaviour, vulnerable young people or strong relationship-building skills
Transferable experience will absolutely be considered, so you do not necessarily need previous school experience.
What's on offer:
£105 per day PAYE - no umbrella company
Full-time, long-term work in Ellesmere Port
Access to The National College for training and CPD
Support from an experienced SEND recruitment consultant
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEMH education
This role would suit someone who is resilient, emotionally intelligent and confident without being confrontational. It can be a demanding setting, but for the right person it offers the chance to make a genuine difference to young people who need consistent and positive adults around them.
Apply today or get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment to discuss the role further
