SEMH Support Assistant - Primary

Aspire People; Woodhouses; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEMH Support Assistants to work in primary schools across Manchester. You will support children with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them feel safe and access learning.

You will build relationships, support emotional regulation, and implement behaviour plans while working with teachers and pastoral teams to promote positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs in a UK school or relevant setting.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Understanding of boundaries, routines and positive relationships.
• Empathetic, resilient and emotionally aware.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting emotional regulation and the development of coping strategies.
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations and transitions.
• Implementing individual behaviour and support plans.
• Supporting pupils to re-engage with classroom learning.
• Using positive reinforcement and restorative approaches.
• Helping children develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes and other unstructured periods.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Job description

SEMH SUPPORT ASSISTANT - PRIMARY

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEMH Support Assistants to work within primary schools across Manchester.

These roles are suited to individuals who have experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs and understand the importance of building positive relationships before expecting pupils to engage with learning.

You may be supporting children who experience difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, social interaction or challenging behaviour. The focus is on helping pupils feel safe, develop coping strategies and access education more successfully.

THE ROLE:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation and the development of coping strategies
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations and transitions
• Implementing individual behaviour and support plans
• Supporting pupils to re-engage with classroom learning
• Using positive reinforcement and restorative approaches
• Helping children develop confidence, resilience and social skills
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes and other unstructured periods
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has recent experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs in a UK school or relevant setting
• Has strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Can remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
• Understands the importance of boundaries, routines and positive relationships
• Is empathetic, resilient and emotionally aware
• Can identify potential triggers and respond appropriately
• Is confident supporting children who may display challenging behaviour or struggle to engage in lessons

Experience supporting children with trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) would be particularly advantageous.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks