SEMH Support Assistant
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SEMH Support Assistants – South Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow & Tameside – September Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people who face challenges with their social, emotional, or mental health?
Secondary schools across South Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, and Tameside are seeking dedicated and empathetic SEMH Support Assistants to join their teams from September. These full-time roles are ideal for individuals with experience or interest in psychology, youth work, mental health, or education, who want to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
As an SEMH Support Assistant, you’ll work one-to-one or in small groups with students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, or engagement in learning. You’ll help them build positive relationships, develop coping strategies, and access the curriculum in a safe, structured environment. Working alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs, you'll support personalised interventions and contribute to a nurturing school culture.
These roles are particularly suited to psychology graduates, aspiring counsellors or educational psychologists, or anyone looking for a pathway into teaching, social care, or therapeutic work.
Key Details:
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Locations: South Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow & Tameside
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Start Date: September 2025
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Contract: Full academic year, full-time
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Pay: £89.38 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
If you’re calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and committed to helping young people thrive, apply now to join a supportive and rewarding school environment.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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