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Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Teaching PersonnelEllesmere Port, Cheshire, England
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEMH (Secondary)

Location : Ellesmere Port

Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

A specialist secondary school in Ellesmere Port is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school is committed to delivering exceptional education and care for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs , and prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students’ educational and emotional development , working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Support teachers in delivering tailored lessons and interventions .
  • Provide one-to-one or small group support , helping students stay engaged and make progress.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies .
  • Help to maintain a calm, structured classroom environment , using effective de-escalation techniques .
  • Track and monitor student progress, offering regular feedback to staff.
  • Collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals to support each student’s holistic development .
  • Participate in relevant training and CPD opportunities to enhance your skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will :

  • Have experience working with secondary-aged students , ideally in an SEMH, SEN, or alternative provision setting.
  • Be patient, resilient, and empathetic , with a genuine passion for helping young people overcome challenges.
  • Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills with both students and staff.
  • Be confident managing behaviour and supporting students with complex emotional needs .
  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Hold relevant qualifications in education or child development (desirable but not essential).

    • This is a rewarding full-time position for someone who wants to make a real difference in young people’s lives. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model who can build strong, trusting relationships and help students break down barriers to learning , guiding them toward success both in and out of the classroom.

    All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

    All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

    Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

    We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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