SEMH Teaching Assistant Secondary School

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 work with one of our secondary schools in the Stockport area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students in line with their 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
• Work collaboratively 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 are essential
• 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

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role or setting (voluntary or paid)
• Valid Enhanced DBS for both adults and children (or willingness to obtain one)
• Completion of Safeguarding Training (provided by us)
• Two employment references covering the last 2 years

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates
• Amazing working hours
• Supportive and experienced consultants to support you from the beginning
• Free training

To apply, please send in your CV today!

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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