SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Runcorn

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Runcorn Start Date: September Salary: £95 - £115 per day Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs? Are you confident…

Pay rate £95 – £115/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 24 August 2026

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Runcorn
Start Date: September
Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs?

Are you confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour and require additional support to engage with their education?

Can you build positive relationships with young people while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 Pupil Referral Unit in Runcorn, providing education for pupils who have been permanently excluded or require support outside of a mainstream school environment. The setting provides a safe and supportive environment focused on respect, personalised learning and helping pupils develop the confidence, independence and skills required for their next steps.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated Teaching Assistant from September on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right Teaching Assistant. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils across the curriculum, encourage positive engagement with learning, manage challenging behaviour and provide additional support to pupils with SEMH and individual learning needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
Experience supporting young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs
Experience working within a school, PRU, Alternative Provision or similar setting is desirable
Strong behaviour management and the ability to establish clear boundaries
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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