Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant in Manchester, starting September 2025. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, with a focus on creating an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates are recent psychology graduates with a passion for education. Flexible contracts available, providing valuable experience in the education field.

Benefits

Valuable experience for a career in education or psychology

Ongoing support from specialist consultants

Qualifications

• Recent UK Psychology graduate or related field.
• Experience working with children/young people with SEMH needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in group settings and on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning programmes and emotional regulation strategies.
• Help create an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children/young people with SEMH needs

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Passionate about education

Able to commit to a role from September 2025

Education

Recent UK Psychology graduate or related field

Job description

Overview

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant – Manchester (September 2025 Start). Location: Specialist schools across Manchester. Contract Type: Long-term, short-term and flexible roles available. Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience.

Are you a recent UK Psychology graduate with a passion for inclusive education? Do you want to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges?

Specialist schools across Manchester are seeking Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers and thrive in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in both group settings and on a 1:1 basis
• Assist in delivering tailored learning programmes and emotional regulation strategies
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and self-esteem
• Help create an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to ensure every child is supported

What We're Looking For

• A recent UK Psychology graduate (or related field)
• Experience working with children/young people with SEMH needs
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Passionate about education and making a difference
• Able to commit to a role from September 2025
• A DBS registered to the Update Service
• Able to provide references covering the last 2 years

Why Join Aspire People

• Work in a role that's genuinely rewarding
• Gain valuable experience for a career in education or psychology
• Flexible short- and long-term roles to suit your schedule
• Ongoing support from specialist consultants who care about your development

Be a part of a student's journey toward success - apply now and help transform lives in Manchester classrooms.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.