Level 1 Teaching Assistant Job – SEMH Support
JOB_53432524724591Job type
TemporaryLocation
Disley, Cheshire EastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SenIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Day Rate: £95 - £115
Level 1 Teaching Assistant Job – SEMH Support
Level 1 Teaching Assistant Job – SEMH Support
Location: Disley, Cheshire East
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent (12–18 weeks)
Salary: Competitive day rate
Start Date: ASAP or October
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent (12–18 weeks)
Salary: Competitive day rate
Start Date: ASAP or October
Your New Job
Hays Education is recruiting for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs at a specialist independent school in the Disley area of Cheshire East. This full-time role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and looking to grow within a therapeutic and trauma-informed setting. You will:
- Support pupils aged 7–18 with complex SEMH needs, autism, and associated learning difficulties
- Assist in the classroom and during off-site activities, including outdoor learning and vocational sessions
- Build trusting relationships with pupils and help them regulate behaviour and emotions
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and care staff to deliver holistic support
- Be required to drive due to the rural location and nature of the role
Your New Company
Hays Education is a leading recruitment partner for schools across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. We are proud to be working with a specialist SEMH school in the Cheshire East area that provides tailored education and therapeutic support to children and young people with complex needs. The school offers:
- A nurturing, trauma-informed environment
- Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
- A strong focus on outdoor learning, life skills, and emotional development
- Ongoing training and development for staff
- Clear pathways for progression into Level 2/3 roles or specialist support positions
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Experience working with children or young people in any capacity (education, care, youth work, etc.)
- A genuine interest in SEMH and inclusive education
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to location and off-site activities)
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive day rate
- Dedicated support from your Hays consultant
- Access to free CPD training including safeguarding and behaviour management
- Opportunity to work in a highly rewarding environment
- Pathway to permanent employment and career development
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education team in Manchester directly. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re looking for a new role in education, we’d love to hear from you for a confidential career discussion.
Level 1 Teaching Assistant Job – SEMH SupportJOB_534325247245912025-09-162025-12-14
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