SEMH Support Assistant - Ellesmere Port

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

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