Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing agency in Manchester is seeking a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant for January 2026. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates are recent UK Psychology graduates passionate about making a difference in education. This position offers flexible contract types and competitive salary based on experience. Join us to help transform lives in Manchester classrooms.

Benefits

Gain valuable experience for a career in education or psychology

Ongoing support from specialist consultants

Flexible short- and long-term roles to suit your schedule

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or a related field.
• Available to start from January 2026.
• Able to provide references covering the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in group and 1:1 settings.
• Assist in tailored learning programmes and emotional strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and self-esteem.
• Help create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children/young people with SEMH needs

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Passionate about education and making a difference

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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.