Graduate SEMH & SEND Support Assistant – Post-16 Unit (Driving Required)

Stepintoteaching; Salford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a passionate support assistant to work with young adults with SEND and SEMH needs in Salford. This full-time role involves providing tailored support, assisting with life skills, and promoting emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a proactive approach to supporting diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license is required.
• Willingness to obtain business car insurance.
• A strong interest in SEND and SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to young people aged 16+.
• Supporting independence and emotional regulation.
• Building trusted relationships with students.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Relevant degree (Psychology, Education, Youth Work)

Job description

Are you a Psychology or Education graduate with a passion for supporting young adults with SEND/SEMH?

Do you have a full driving license and business insurance or are willing to obtain it?
If so, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your journey into education, youth work, or social care.

The Opportunity:

· In Salford M30

· Full-time role: Monday to Friday

· Start date September – July 2026

· 35 hours per - week term time only

· £480- £530 per week

Step Into Teachingis working in partnership with a specialised Post-16+ unit inSalford, supporting young people withSEND and SEMHneeds (including ASD, ADHD, and anxiety). These students are preparing for adult life, further education, or employment and need tailored guidance, emotional support, and consistency.

As a support assistant, you’ll be working 1:1 and in small groups, focusing on communication, engagement, and life skills. You’ll also be involved in trips offsite and will need to be confident driving between locations as needed.

The Role:

Step Into Teaching is working in partnership with a specialised Post-16+ unit inSalford, supporting young people withSEND and SEMHneeds (including ASD, ADHD, and anxiety). These students are preparing for adult life, further education, or employment—and need tailored guidance, emotional support, and consistency.

As a support assistant, you’ll be working 1:1 and in small groups, focusing on communication, engagement, and life skills. You’ll also be involved in trips offsite and will need to be confident driving between locations as needed.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Providing tailored support to young people aged 16+ with diverse learning and emotional needs
• Supporting independence, emotional regulation, and social development
• Assisting with functional learning ( life skills, complex behaviour support, academic subjects such as Maths and English)
• Building trusted relationships with students and promoting an empowering and inclusive environment
• Working collaboratively with staff, therapists, and family support services

Requirements:

• A full UK driving license
• Willingness to getbusiness car insurance(essential)
• A relevant degree (Psychology, Education, Youth Work or related field)
• A strong interest in SEND, SEMH
• A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

How to apply :

Click ‘apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to [e-mail]. This role requires a DBS check.

***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***

***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***

Are you a Psychology or Education graduate with a passion for supporting young adults with SEND/SEMH?

Do you have a full driving license and business insurance or are willing to obtain it?
If so, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your journey into education, youth work, or social care.

The Opportunity:

· In Salford M30

· Full-time role: Monday to Friday

· Start date September – July 2026

· 35 hours per - week term time only

· £480- £530 per week

Step Into Teachingis working in partnership with a specialised Post-16+ unit inSalford, supporting young people withSEND and SEMHneeds (including ASD, ADHD, and anxiety). These students are preparing for adult life, further education, or employment and need tailored guidance, emotional support, and consistency.

As a support assistant, you’ll be working 1:1 and in small groups, focusing on communication, engagement, and life skills. You’ll also be involved in trips offsite and will need to be confident driving between locations as needed.

The Role:

Step Into Teaching is working in partnership with a specialised Post-16+ unit inSalford, supporting young people withSEND and SEMHneeds (including ASD, ADHD, and anxiety). These students are preparing for adult life, further education, or employment—and need tailored guidance, emotional support, and consistency.

As a support assistant, you’ll be working 1:1 and in small groups, focusing on communication, engagement, and life skills. You’ll also be involved in trips offsite and will need to be confident driving between locations as needed.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Providing tailored support to young people aged 16+ with diverse learning and emotional needs
• Supporting independence, emotional regulation, and social development
• Assisting with functional learning ( life skills, complex behaviour support, academic subjects such as Maths and English)
• Building trusted relationships with students and promoting an empowering and inclusive environment
• Working collaboratively with staff, therapists, and family support services

Requirements:

• A full UK driving license
• Willingness to getbusiness car insurance(essential)
• A relevant degree (Psychology, Education, Youth Work or related field)
• A strong interest in SEND, SEMH
• A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

How to apply :

Click ‘apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to [e-mail]. This role requires a DBS check.

***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***

***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***