SEMH Teaching Assistant

New Directions are currently recruiting for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist provision in Blackley, North Manchester
. This setting supports Key Stage 3–4 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are no longer in mainstream education but continue to work towards GCSEs and equivalent qualifications
.

This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

• A specialist SEMH provision supporting pupils disengaged from mainstream education
• Focuses on re‑engagement, emotional regulation, and academic progress
• Supports KS3–4 learners following personalised curricula including GCSE pathways
• Strong behaviour support framework and trauma‑informed approach
• Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to KS3–4 pupils with SEMH needs
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning
• Assist pupils working towards GCSEs, Functional Skills, and vocational qualifications
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de‑escalation techniques
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support individual learning plans
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may present challenging behaviour

• Must have SEMH experience working with KS3–4 pupils
• Experience supporting pupils who are no longer in mainstream education is essential
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and using positive behaviour strategies
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and consistent in approach
• Backgrounds in youth work, care, support work, psychology, or behaviour mentoring are welcomed

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long‑term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Manchester branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.