SEMH Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and patient individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex behavioural, social, and mental health needs?

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in a secondary school setting in the Stockport area. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support in line with individual EHCPs
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Support students both in and out of the classroom
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Carry out general TA duties including classroom support and small group interventions

What We’re Looking For:

• Resilience, understanding, compassion, and patience
• Experience working with children or adults with behavioural, social, or mental health needs
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students and staff
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning and wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

✅ Experience in a similar role or setting (voluntary or paid)
✅ Enhanced DBS for both Child and Adult Workforce (or willingness to obtain one)
✅ Completion of Safeguarding Training (provided)
✅ Two employment references covering the last 2 years

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Excellent working hours
• Supportive and experienced consultants from day one
• Access to free training and CPD opportunities

To apply, please send your CV today!
For more information, contact us directly – we’re here to help you take the next step in your education career.

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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