SEMH Teaching Assistant
South Manchester
Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a range of specialist SEMH schools, alternative provisions, and SEN settings across South Manchester. We are seeking dedicated and passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants who can help young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
If you have experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or support work, this could be the perfect opportunity to use your skills in a highly rewarding environment.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and social support to engage positively with their education.
Key responsibilities include:
✅ Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
✅ Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
✅ Building strong, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced significant barriers to learning
✅ Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom environment
✅ Assisting teachers in creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning atmosphere
✅ Promoting confidence, resilience, independence, and personal development
No two days are the same, but every day presents the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
⭐ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
⭐ Free access to specialist CPD and SEN training courses
⭐ Opportunities within specialist schools, PRUs, and alternative provisions
⭐ Long-term, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent positions available
⭐ Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
⭐ Valuable experience for those considering careers in education, psychology, counselling, youth justice, or social care
⭐ Opportunities for career progression within the education sector
Who We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in:
- Education or teaching support
- Youth work or mentoring
- Residential care
- Support work
- Sports coaching
- Psychology or education-related studies
Successful applicants will typically demonstrate:
✔ A calm, patient, and resilient approach
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔ Confidence supporting, or a willingness to learn how to support, challenging behaviour
✔ A genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
✔ Availability during school hours, Monday to Friday
Take the Next Step
Apply today to become an SEMH Teaching Assistant with Teaching Personnel and start making a real difference in schools across South Manchester.
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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