SEMH Mentor for Youth – Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking SEMH Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of SEMH needs in Bolton specialist schools and provisions.

The role is full-time and term-time only, ideal for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, social work or mental health services. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams, delivering mentoring and intervention activities while building positive relationships and promoting student engagement.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils who may have barriers to education.
• Encouraging engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Delivering mentoring sessions and intervention activities.
• Promoting confidence, resilience, and personal growth.
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Rapport building

Resilient

Adaptable

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Sociology degree

Education degree

Sports Science degree

Youth Work qualification

Health & Social Care degree

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking SEMH Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of SEMH needs in Bolton specialist schools and provisions.

The role is full-time and term-time only, ideal for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, social work or mental health services. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams, delivering mentoring and intervention activities while building positive relationships and promoting student engagement.