SEMH Secondary Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full Time – September Start

Location: Bolton
Start Date: September
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Recruiter: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Bolton area from September.

The setting supports students aged 11–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, anxiety, attachment difficulties, trauma-related behaviours, and challenging behaviour.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support students with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist with personalised learning and behaviour support plans.
• Support educational visits and community-based activities.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and social development.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, youth work, care, or support work backgrounds.
• Calm, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to CPD and specialist SEMH training.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and making a positive impact, apply today through Teaching Personnel for this rewarding opportunity in Bolton.

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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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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