SEMH Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
SEMH Teaching Assistant

Manchester | Specialist SEMH School
Full-time | Term-time
Via Teaching Personnel

Do you have the resilience, empathy and energy to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? This specialist SEMH school in the Manchester area supports children and young people who may experience challenging behaviour, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, attachment difficulties and emotional dysregulation. Every day is different – but every day is meaningful.

Teaching Personnel is looking for a dynamic SEMH Teaching Assistant who thrives on building relationships, creating calm in the chaos and helping pupils feel safe, understood and supported.

Your Role Will Include:

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with SEMH needs
Helping young people to regulate emotions, manage behaviour and develop positive coping strategies
Working closely with teachers, therapists and SENCOs to deliver individual support plans
Creating a consistent, trauma-informed and nurturing environment
Supporting learning both in and out of the classroom
Being a positive role model – calm, patient and reliable in all situations

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with SEMH, SEND, behaviour support, youth work or care settings
Is resilient, confident and able to de-escalate challenging situations
Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Is passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and pupil progress
Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service
Has a genuine desire to make a long-term impact

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

Access to exclusive SEMH and SEN roles across Greater Manchester
Weekly pay via PAYE
A dedicated team who understands SEMH and your career goals
FREE CPD and safeguarding training
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
A supportive, people‑first agency that truly values what you do

Make a Difference Where It Matters

If you’re ready for a role that challenges you, inspires you and genuinely changes lives, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and start making a difference in an SEMH setting where every small win counts.

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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