SEMH Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate SEMH Support Assistants to make a meaningful impact on students' lives in South Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, and Tameside. Ideal candidates will have a background in psychology or youth work and will be dedicated to supporting young people facing social, emotional, or mental health challenges. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with students, helping them develop coping strategies and positive relationships in a structured learning environment. Join a supportive school culture and contribute to the well-being of students starting in September 2025.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in psychology, youth work, or mental health.
• Ability to support students with emotional regulation and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one or in small groups with students.
• Support personalized interventions and contribute to a nurturing environment.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional Intelligence

Behaviour Management

Coping Strategies Development

Education

Degree in Psychology

Training in Youth Work

Job description

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SEMH Support Assistants – South Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow & Tameside – September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face challenges with their social, emotional, or mental health?

Secondary schools across South Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, and Tameside are seeking dedicated and empathetic SEMH Support Assistants to join their teams from September. These full-time roles are ideal for individuals with experience or interest in psychology, youth work, mental health, or education, who want to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

As an SEMH Support Assistant, you’ll work one-to-one or in small groups with students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, or engagement in learning. You’ll help them build positive relationships, develop coping strategies, and access the curriculum in a safe, structured environment. Working alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs, you'll support personalised interventions and contribute to a nurturing school culture.

These roles are particularly suited to psychology graduates, aspiring counsellors or educational psychologists, or anyone looking for a pathway into teaching, social care, or therapeutic work.

Locations: South Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow & Tameside

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full academic year, full-time

If you’re calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and committed to helping young people thrive, apply now to join a supportive and rewarding school environment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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