SEMH Support Assistant: Build Trust & Enable Learning

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term placements

Opportunities in mainstream Primary &

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking resilient, engaging individuals to work in Primary Schools supporting pupils with SEMH and emotional regulation needs. You don't necessarily need a traditional route into education, as skills from youth work or community roles are valued.

We welcome graduates with relevant experience and those who have worked with vulnerable children. Roles are full-time, long-term, with weekly pay and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH or SEND learners.
• Calm, resilient and adaptable to changing needs.
• Ability to build trust and maintain clear boundaries.
• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to re-engage with classroom learning.
• Develop emotional regulation strategies.
• Recognise triggers and manage difficult situations.
• Build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Develop positive relationships with adults and peers.
• Access learning with consistency and clear expectations.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Boundary setting

Calm under pressure

Education

Graduate with relevant experience

Job description

Aspire People are seeking resilient, engaging individuals to work in Primary Schools supporting pupils with SEMH and emotional regulation needs. You don't necessarily need a traditional route into education, as skills from youth work or community roles are valued.

We welcome graduates with relevant experience and those who have worked with vulnerable children. Roles are full-time, long-term, with weekly pay and dedicated consultant support.