SEMH 1:1 Role

Worldwide Teaching Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Teaching Ltd in Salford is seeking a calm and patient Teaching Assistant to support a primary pupil with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis. The role focuses on building trust, encouraging participation in learning, and providing consistent routines.

You will work closely with school staff to adapt activities, manage emotions, and develop confidence. Experience in education, youth work, care or similar settings is valued, and safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs or behaviours that require additional support.
• Remains calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Brings patience, empathy and a positive approach.
• Experience in education, youth work, care or a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting relationship and help the pupil feel safe and supported.
• Support engagement with learning, adapting activities alongside the class teacher.
• Help the pupil manage emotions, develop confidence and build positive relationships.
• Work closely with school staff to provide consistent routines and support.

Skills

SEMH support

Patience

Calmness

Empathy

Job description

SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Salford
Primary School | Salford

Could you make a difference to a child who needs extra support?

Cover People are recruiting a calm, patient and encouraging Teaching Assistant to support a primary pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a 1:1 basis.

Your role:

• Build a trusting relationship and help the pupil feel safe and supported.
• Support engagement with learning, adapting activities alongside the class teacher.
• Help the pupil manage emotions, develop confidence and build positive relationships.
• Work closely with school staff to provide consistent routines and support.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEMH needs or behaviours that require additional support.
• Remains calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Brings patience, empathy and a positive approach.
• Has experience in education, youth work, care or a similar setting.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references.