SEMH Teaching Assistant

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Do you have the resilience and emotional intelligence to support pupils who need consistency, boundaries and strong role models?

A specialist secondary provision in Oldham is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with SEMH needs. This setting supports young people who may have struggled in mainstream education and require structured, relationship-led support.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting behaviour plans and de-escalation strategies
• Encouraging engagement in core subjects
• Working closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams
• Acting as a consistent adult presence in school

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, youth work or care
• Strong communication and professional boundaries
• A calm, proactive approach
• Commitment to a long‑term role

⭐ Long‑term opportunity
Ongoing training
Excellent stepping stone into teaching or psychology

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.
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