SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Wigan (Alternative Provision / SEMH School)
Full-Time | Immediate Start
Teaching Personnel

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Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist SEMH alternative provision in the Wigan area to recruit a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant. This provision supports young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start, ideal for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and helping them re-engage with education.

About the Role

As a 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a specific pupil, providing consistent guidance, emotional support, and behavioural interventions to help them succeed both academically and socially.

You will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment, enabling the pupil to build trust, confidence, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the pupil’s individual needs
• Build a strong, trusting relationship to support emotional wellbeing
• Implement behaviour support plans and de-escalation techniques
• Encourage engagement in lessons and positive learning behaviours
• Support the development of social skills, routines, and independence
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to deliver personalised support
• Monitor, record, and report on progress, behaviour, and wellbeing
• Promote a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behaviour challenges, or additional needs
• A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations
• Passion for supporting vulnerable learners and making a difference
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience within PRUs, alternative provisions, or SEMH schools
• Team Teach or behaviour/de-escalation training
• Background in youth work, care, education, or psychology

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to FREE CPD, including behaviour management training
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

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If you’re ready to support a young person to overcome barriers and reach their potential, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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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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