SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary

Location: North Manchester
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a small primary school setting supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour.

This role is ideal for someone who is calm, resilient, and confident in supporting children who require consistent boundaries, emotional regulation support, and positive behaviour strategies.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be helping pupils engage with learning, manage emotions, and build positive relationships. You will play a key role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, including during challenging or dysregulated moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and associated challenging behaviours
• Using de‑escalation and positive behaviour strategies
• Supporting emotional regulation and social development
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teaching and support staff
• Contributing to a safe, structured, and nurturing environment

Essential Requirements

• Experience or a strong understanding of SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Ability to respond effectively to dysregulated behaviour
• Confident working on a 1:1 basis
• Able to work as part of a team
• Available full time and committed to a long‑term role

Desirable

• Previous experience in an SEMH, SEN, or specialist setting
• Team Teach trained, or willingness to train

What can Teaching Personnel offer?

• Long‑term placement within a small school setting
• Ongoing support from an experienced agency team
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference

Apply now if you are passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs and feel confident working with challenging behaviours

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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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