SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Salford

Location: Salford
Pay: Competitive, experience-based, paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: Immediate (following registration)

Many students in Alternative Provisions (APs) and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) due to challenges such as Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Traditional school settings may not always meet their needs, but with the right support, these students can re-engage with learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.

Teaching Personnel is looking for a compassionate, patient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEMH school/PRU in Salford. These settings focus on small class sizes, structured routines, and therapeutic approaches to help students thrive both academically and personally.

Your Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support, helping students stay engaged with learning.
• Use strategies for emotional regulation and behavior management, such as Zones of Regulation and de-escalation techniques.
• Support students with ASD and ADHD by using visual aids, structured routines, and sensory-based learning approaches.
• Assist with communication and social interaction, incorporating tools like PECS and alternative communication methods.
• Encourage independent thinking, self-confidence, and resilience, helping students prepare for life beyond school.

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people, in either a professional or personal capacity.
• Understanding of SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or trauma-informed practice (desirable but not essential).
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting student well-being.

Apply today by sending your CV, and our team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

All roles are subject to professional references and DBS certification (or willingness to apply).

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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