Impactful SEMH & Intervention Teaching Assistant

Engage Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Full-time role in SEN school

SEMH and behaviour management exposure

Support from Engage Education

Potential for long-term placement

Job summary

Engage Education are partnering with a specialist SEN school in Manchester to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, based in a single school. You will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to deliver tailored interventions and foster a positive, supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties.
• Positive, consistent attitude in challenging situations.
• Passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support emotional, social and academic development.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviours, anxiety or difficulties with emotional regulation.
• Help students identify and manage their emotions through positive strategies.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and improve classroom engagement.
• Implement behaviour support plans and individual learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and structured activities.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other SEN professionals.
• Create a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Emotional regulation support

Relationship building

Job description

Engage Education are partnering with a specialist SEN school in Manchester to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, based in a single school. You will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to deliver tailored interventions and foster a positive, supportive classroom environment.