SEMH Teaching Assistant - South

SEMH Teaching Assistant - South Manchester (VR/1030256) England

Specialist SEMH School

South Manchester – Up to £600 per week – Full-Time

Are you a compassionate, resilient individual able to manage challenging behaviour and support diverse learning needs? Do you want to make a lasting difference to young people facing significant barriers to education? Would you love to become a positive role model and have a meaningful impact on the lives of learners with additional needs?

A specialist SEMH school in South Manchester is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their support team. Join a forward-thinking and dynamic school and become a key player within an experienced support team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.

Working as an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant involves supporting pupils who face emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges that can affect their learning. The role requires building positive relationships, promoting emotional well‑being, managing challenging behaviours, and helping children access the curriculum in a safe and supportive environment. Working closely with teachers, families, and external agencies, you will support children in line with their EHCP objectives, helping to remove barriers to learning and encourage both academic and personal development.

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term position
• September start
• Ongoing SEMH and behaviour training

• Background in youth work or care work
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• References covering the last 24 months
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one