Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Wigan

Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEMH provision in the Wigan area. The young people you’ll support may present needs such as anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma-related behaviours, attachment difficulties, or challenging behaviour — and your role will be key in helping them re-engage with learning and build positive pathways.

About the Role

As a 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to a designated pupil with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and engage in lessons.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to promote positive behaviour and personal growth.
• Implement individual behaviour plans and de-escalation strategies consistently.
• Support classroom learning, adapt activities where necessary, and encourage independent participation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals.
• Promote a safe, nurturing learning environment that supports emotional resilience.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs—for example, in a school, youth work, care, or inclusion setting.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.
• The ability to adapt quickly, think creatively, and maintain a positive mindset.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• Support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to ongoing training and development programmes.
• Opportunities to have a positive impact on young people's lives. 

If you're compassionate, committed, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help transform a young person’s experience of education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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