SEMH Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support a specialist provision in Salford for Key Stage 3 pupils with SEMH needs. You will work closely with teachers to help students overcome barriers to learning and build positive relationships.

The role involves supporting interventions, promoting good behaviour, and providing personalised learning activities in a supportive environment. DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) required.
• Experience with SEMH/SEN pupils.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour professionally.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and proactive approach.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students within the classroom and during interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and engagement strategies.
• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.

Skills

Communications

Relationship building

Resilience

Patience

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Full-Time | Salford | Teaching Personnel

Are you a confident and resilient Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a specialist provision in Salford supporting Key Stage 3 pupils (ages 11–14). This setting works with students who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have been permanently excluded from mainstream education and require additional support to re‑engage with learning.

The Role

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students overcome barriers to education, build positive relationships, and achieve their personal and academic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students within the classroom and during interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and engagement strategies.
• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.

Requirements

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and SEN needs.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a supportive and professional manner.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Apply?

• Full‑time, long‑term opportunity.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing CPD and training through Teaching Personnel.
• Rewarding role supporting young people who need it most.

If you're passionate about helping students overcome challenges and reach their potential, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, but an option to make this role permanent may become available later. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and undertakes safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education.”