SEMH Teaching Assistant – Stoke-on-Trent

Location: ST11, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £100 – £140 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in partnership with a school in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in education or care, or for graduates passionate about supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

The School

The partner school supports a wide range of pupils facing behavioural challenges, including those with:

• Attachment difficulties
• Trauma backgrounds
• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs

This inclusive and supportive school is committed to providing positive behaviour strategies and tailored interventions to help every child succeed. They are seeking calm, empathetic, and resilient individuals passionate about making a positive impact and dedicated to helping all learners develop the skills they need to thrive.

What You’ll Need

✅ Previous experience working with challenging behaviour in a school, youth work, or similar education setting
✅ Ability to implement de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour management strategies
✅ Confidence and composure when managing difficult situations
✅ Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with pupils
✅ Calm, empathetic, and solution-focused attitude
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
✅ Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

 Competitive daily rate (£100-£140)
 PAYE paid weekly
 Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
 Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

 Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
 Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
‍ Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role or would like to discuss other supply opportunities with local schools, apply today through Connex Education.

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.