Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant in Manchester to support students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will be a recent Psychology graduate passionate about education, able to assist in providing tailored support in both group and individual settings. This role offers flexible contracts, valuable experience, and ongoing support from dedicated consultants. Significant experience with SEMH needs and knowledge of safeguarding practices are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Ongoing support from specialist consultants

Gain valuable experience in education or psychology

Flexible short- and long-term roles

Qualifications

• Recent UK Psychology graduate or related field is essential.
• Experience with children having SEMH needs is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in group settings and 1:1.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning programmes.
• Promote positive behaviour and resilience.

Skills

Experience working with children/young people with SEMH needs

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Passionate about education

Effective communication skills

Education

Recent UK Psychology graduate (or related field)

Job description

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job description

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant - Manchester - January 2026 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.

About the Role:

• 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 January 2026
• 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.