Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking SEMH Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of SEMH needs in Bolton specialist schools and provisions.

The role is full-time and term-time only, ideal for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, social work or mental health services. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams, delivering mentoring and intervention activities while building positive relationships and promoting student engagement.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils who may have barriers to education.
• Encouraging engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Delivering mentoring sessions and intervention activities.
• Promoting confidence, resilience, and personal growth.
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Rapport building

Resilient

Adaptable

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Sociology degree

Education degree

Sports Science degree

Youth Work qualification

Health & Social Care degree

Job description

SEMH Graduate Teaching Assistant – Bolton
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Ideal for Graduates Considering Careers in Education, Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health

Start Your Career by Changing Lives

Are you a recent graduate looking for meaningful experience that will prepare you for a future career in education, psychology, counselling, youth justice, or mental health services?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting ambitious and driven SEMH Graduate Teaching Assistants to support young people within specialist SEMH schools and alternative provisions across Bolton.

You will work with students facing a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, low self-esteem, behavioural challenges, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll become a mentor, role model, and positive influence for young people who need it most.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Encouraging engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Delivering mentoring sessions and intervention activities.
• Promoting confidence, resilience, and personal growth.
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.

Who We're Looking For

• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, Sports Science, Youth Work, Health & Social Care, or related disciplines.
• Individuals with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Strong communicators who can build rapport quickly.
• Resilient, proactive, and adaptable professionals.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Fantastic experience for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, or Youth Workers.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to industry-leading behaviour management and safeguarding training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.

Take the First Step Towards a Rewarding Career

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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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