1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant - Inspire Growth & Resilience

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Ongoing guidance

CPD courses

Local opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Wigan is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEMH needs in a specialist school.

This is a full-time, term-time only role with an immediate start, offering the chance to make a real difference in a vulnerable learner’s education. You will provide tailored academic, behavioural, and emotional support throughout the school day, helping the student access lessons, work toward targets, and engage positively with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education or related settings.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and barriers to education.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach when responding to challenging behaviours.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH needs throughout the school day.
• Build a positive relationship to encourage engagement and personal development.
• Support the pupil in accessing lessons and achieving learning targets.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage emotional regulation, independence, and positive social interactions.
• Work with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals to support progress.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours in a calm, consistent manner.
• Monitor and record progress, achievements, and wellbeing concerns.
• Support transitions between lessons and activities for a smooth day.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH awareness

Strong communication

Calm, patient

Independent learner

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Wigan is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEMH needs in a specialist school.

This is a full-time, term-time only role with an immediate start, offering the chance to make a real difference in a vulnerable learner’s education. You will provide tailored academic, behavioural, and emotional support throughout the school day, helping the student access lessons, work toward targets, and engage positively with learning.