1:1 SEMH Support Assistant – SEN Primary School | Stockport | September Start

Location: Stockport
Role: 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-Time, Monday – Friday
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Be the person who changes a child's school experience.

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a nurturing and supportive SEN Primary School in Stockport that is seeking a 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant to join their team this September.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to work closely with a primary-aged pupil who requires dedicated support with their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Every day, you'll have the chance to make a genuine difference by helping a child feel safe, understood, and able to succeed.

The Role

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

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH needs
• Build a positive and trusting relationship based on consistency and understanding
• Support emotional regulation and implement strategies to manage behaviours positively
• Encourage engagement in learning and promote independence
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and families to ensure the best outcomes for the pupil
• Celebrate small wins and support the child's social and emotional development

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is patient, resilient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, trauma, anxiety, or additional learning needs
• Can remain calm under pressure and adapt their approach to meet individual needs
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands the importance of consistency, empathy, and positive behaviour support

⭐ Transferable Experience Welcome:

We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• SEN or mainstream education
• Behaviour mentoring or pastoral support
• Youth work
• Residential children's care
• Support work
• Mental health services
• Sports coaching
• Early years and childcare
• Psychology or education graduates
• Experience supporting vulnerable children or young people

Why Apply?

✔ September start – begin the new academic year in a rewarding role
✔ Work within a welcoming and highly supportive SEN primary school
✔ Gain invaluable experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
✔ Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
✔ Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work, or pastoral support
✔ Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's confidence, wellbeing, and future success

If you're looking for a role where every conversation, every achievement, and every breakthrough matters, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply today to secure your September start and help make a real difference in the life of a child in Stockport.

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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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