SEMH Intervention Assistant

SEMH Intervention Assistant – Flexible Work Across Stockport & Tameside!

Support. Inspire. Empower. Make everyday count.

Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same?
Do you want to be the steady, positive, reliable adult that young people genuinely need in their corner?

If you’re compassionate, resilient and driven by purpose, this could be the perfect fit.

Teaching Personnel are seeking motivated and passionate SEMH Intervention Assistants to support young people across Stockport, Tameside and East Manchester in a variety of specialist schools and provisions.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while building a career you can be proud of.

What Your Role Will Look Like

You’ll play a vital part in helping young people overcome barriers and re-engage with learning through:

✅ Classroom-based support as an SEMH Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
✅ Supporting students with complex needs, mental health challenges & behavioural difficulties
✅ Flexible placements — day-to-day, short-term and long-term
✅ Experience across multiple schools, APs and specialist SEMH provisions
✅ Opportunities to grow your confidence, skillset and SEN experience

Every day brings a fresh challenge — and an even bigger reward.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Join a team that truly understands SEMH environments:

✅ Dedicated SEMH specialist consultant supporting you throughout
✅ FREE CPD including trauma-informed practice, de-escalation & safeguarding
✅ Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Honest communication & ongoing support
✅ Work in settings focused on wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships

We don’t just place you in a role - we help you grow in it.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, residential, care etc.)
• Monday–Friday availability (08:30–15:30)
• Confidence, or willingness, to support behavioural needs
• A positive, patient and proactive approach
• A passion for supporting emotional, social and academic development
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

If you bring the enthusiasm, we’ll help you build the skills.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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