Job Description

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.