Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant
Didsbury, Manchester | Full-Time | Immediate & Ongoing Start | Teaching Personnel

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a rewarding career in education, psychology, mental health, social work, or youth support? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Didsbury area, supporting pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Students may experience challenges such as anxiety, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma-related behaviours, social communication needs, and difficulties engaging in mainstream education. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a genuine difference in young people's lives.

The Role
As a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide tailored support that enables students to thrive both academically and emotionally. Your role will focus on building positive relationships, promoting engagement in learning, and helping pupils develop the confidence and coping strategies needed for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Implement behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support pupils who may present challenging behaviours in a calm and consistent manner.
• Encourage independence, social skills, resilience, and positive decision-making.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support students during lessons, breaktimes, enrichment activities, and educational visits.

Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• A willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check through Teaching Personnel if required.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers more than just a job. We provide ongoing support to help you develop your career in education and beyond.

Benefits Include:

✅ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
✅ Full-time, long-term positions with immediate starts available
✅ Free and discounted CPD training courses
✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
✅ Opportunities to gain experience before pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work, or mental health services
✅ Access to a wide network of specialist and mainstream schools across Greater Manchester
✅ Flexible pathways into teacher training and other education-based careers

Apply Today

If you're a motivated graduate who is passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and wants to gain meaningful school-based experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with Teaching Personnel and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting students to achieve their full potential.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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