Secondary SEMH Support Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Bury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Bury to join an alternative provision setting. You will support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs and other learning needs in a structured and nurturing environment.

Join a team committed to helping young people progress academically and personally, with teachers and pastoral staff providing tailored support and safeguarding-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, mentoring, care or a similar setting.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils who may struggle with trust or engagement.
• Understands safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning.
• Assist teachers with delivering tailored lessons and activities.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
• Build positive relationships and contribute to a calm, nurturing learning environment.
• Work with pastoral teams to support pupils' academic and personal development.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil wellbeing at all times.

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting for a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Bury to join an alternative provision setting. You will support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs and other learning needs in a structured and nurturing environment.

Join a team committed to helping young people progress academically and personally, with teachers and pastoral staff providing tailored support and safeguarding-focused practice.