SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Specialists – Teachers and Teaching Assistants

Location:

Bury

Full Time and Long‑Term Opportunities Available

Alternative Provision Settings

Teacher Active is working in partnership with a number of alternative provision settings across the Bury area, and we are currently recruiting SEMH Specialists, including both Qualified Teachers and experienced Teaching Assistants, for multiple vacancies.

These provisions support pupils who require additional social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) support, often due to barriers to mainstream education. The settings are committed to providing structured, therapeutic and nurturing environments where pupils can re‑engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

This is a rewarding opportunity for resilient, compassionate and highly adaptable education professionals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting behaviour regulation strategies and de‑escalation techniques
• Assisting with personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
• Building consistent, trusting relationships with pupils
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive engagement

• Planning and delivering tailored lessons that meet individual needs
• Differentiating and adapting the curriculum to support engagement
• Implementing strong behaviour management and restorative approaches
• Monitoring progress and contributing to review meetings
• Working collaboratively with support staff, families and external agencies

• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour or trauma
• A calm, consistent and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• For Teachers – Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
• For TAs – Relevant experience in education, care or youth work settings

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities
• A dedicated consultant with SEND expertise
• Opportunities for progression within alternative provisions
• Access to our My‑Progression CPD platform

• Understanding SEMH
• Understanding SEMH in Schools – Teacher Advice and Support
• Behaviour and De‑escalation – 10 Tips to De‑escalate Behaviour
• Trauma‑Informed Practice – Understanding Trauma in Children – Teaching Advice

If you are a dedicated SEMH specialist looking for your next opportunity in Bury's alternative provisions, we would welcome your application.

Contact Megan on (phone number removed) or email: [email withheld]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.