SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant – Impactful Support & Growth

The Education Specialists; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Term-time only working pattern

Ongoing CPD & specialist training (SEN

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provision in Greater Manchester for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEMH/SEN). The role focuses on supporting students with SEMH and SEN, building positive relationships, managing behaviour, and contributing to a safe, structured learning environment.

You will support teachers, deliver interventions, and help implement EHCP targets and risk assessments, enabling learners to engage and progress.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths that satisfy entry requirements.
• Experience working with children or young people in education, care or support settings.
• Experience supporting SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs with calm communication.
• Strong behaviour management and professional demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships to support students’ emotional, social and academic development.
• Implement personalised plans including EHCP targets and risk assessments.
• De-escalate challenging behaviours and deliver 1:1 or small group interventions.
• Support learning by removing barriers and promoting participation.
• Assist with lesson delivery and prepare differentiated resources.
• Record progress and communicate with staff and carers as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Behaviour management

Strong communication skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

The Education Specialists are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provision in Greater Manchester for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEMH/SEN). The role focuses on supporting students with SEMH and SEN, building positive relationships, managing behaviour, and contributing to a safe, structured learning environment.

You will support teachers, deliver interventions, and help implement EHCP targets and risk assessments, enabling learners to engage and progress.