L3 Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Step Teachers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience paid weekly through PAYE

Access to exclusive deals and offers

Well-being services provided

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils with SEMH needs in Manchester. This full-time, temporary role runs until July 2026, with the possibility of going permanent in September 2026. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience working with pupils with additional needs. The position offers a supportive environment and encourages the development of pupils' confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils on an EHCP.
• Confident working with small nurture groups.
• Reliable, proactive and positive in a specialist environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in small groups.
• Assist with behaviour regulation strategies.
• Help pupils engage positively in learning.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH

Strong communication skills

Patience and calmness

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

A Level 3 qualification

Job description

L3 Teaching Assistant - SEMH – Full-time, temporary until July 2026 with a view to going permanent from September 2026

This setting provides a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and able to develop confidence in their learning. Strong relationships between staff and pupils promote trust, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour. Learners benefit from a broad curriculum, effective support for reading and personal development, and skilled staff who help them build essential knowledge and prepare for future education and employment.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in small groups of no more than six.
• Assist with behaviour regulation strategies and emotional support.
• Help pupils engage positively in learning and develop confidence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to deliver tailored support.
• Provide one‑to‑one or group interventions as directed by teaching staff.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence and resilience.
• Maintain clear communication with the wider team regarding pupil progress.

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• A Level 3 qualification
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or additional needs.
• Previous experience working with pupils on an EHCP
• Calm, patient and consistent when helping pupils manage emotions.
• Able to build positive relationships with learners and encourage engagement.
• Confident working with small nurture groups.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Committed to helping pupils make academic and personal progress.
• Reliable, proactive and positive in a specialist environment.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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