SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Flexible opportunities across the Stockport and Tameside area

Are you looking to support those with additional needs? Do you want a dynamic and rewarding career?

Teaching Personnel are looking for those with a passion for supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs within schools across East Manchester.

What this could look like for you

• Primarily classroom based/Learning support roles
• Supporting complex needs, mental health challenges and behavioural issues
• Day-to-day work, short-term and long-term placements
• Variety and the opportunity to works across different schools
• The opportunity to build experience while supporting children’s education

Why choose Teaching Personnel

• A dedicated team who understands SEMH roles and local schools 

• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN/SEMH training 

• Opportunities for longterm and permanent placements 

• Competitive weekly pay 

• Ongoing support, guidance, and honest communication 

• A chance to work in schools that truly value inclusion and wellbeing 

Who we are looking for

• Ideally experience in supporting young people in a school or care environment
• Availability to work 8:30-15:30, Monday-Friday
• Confidence or willingness to support instances of challenging behaviour
• A positive and proactive attitude
• A passion for making a difference to young peoples lives
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel

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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