SEMH Teaching Assistant

Position: SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant
1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Wigan)

Location:

Wigan
Role:
Full-Time
Agency:
Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs at a specialised secondary school in the Wigan area. Pupils may present with a range of needs including anxiety, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, behavioural challenges, trauma-related needs, difficulties with emotional regulation, and associated learning barriers.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone motivated, resilient, and committed to helping pupils thrive.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide tailored, individual support to a pupil with SEMH needs throughout the school day
Assist in implementing personalised learning plans and behaviour support strategies
Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
Support the pupil during both structured lessons and unstructured times (e.g., breaks)
Maintain accurate records of progress, behaviour and support strategies
Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN, SEMH or behaviour support
Is patient, empathetic, and confident when supporting challenging behaviours
Can build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils
Has strong communication skills and works well within a team
Is committed, reliable and ready for a full-time role
Holds (or is willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
Access to ongoing training and CPD
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression within SEN
If you’re passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want to be part of a committed, specialist team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference.

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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