SEMH Support Hero: Teaching Assistant for Student Wellbeing

Veritas Education recruitment ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social and emotional needs. You will provide consistent, patient, personalised support to learners who may experience anxiety, low confidence, or behavioural challenges.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, collaboration with teachers and SENCO, and safeguarding that promotes inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C or Functional Skills).
• Experience with children or young people in a school, education, youth work, care, pastoral or support setting.
• Desire to support pupils with SEMH, behavioural difficulties, ADHD or autism.
• Empathetic and resilient approach with the ability to build strong relationships with young people.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and develop knowledge of SEMH and effective behaviour support strategies.
• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality learning, pastoral and emotional support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional regulation difficulties or behavioural challenges.
• Support pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, autism, communication and interaction difficulties, learning difficulties and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils recognise and manage their emotions, identify triggers and develop coping and self-regulation strategies.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, equality and high expectations for all pupils.
• Monitor pupils' progress, behaviour, engagement and well-being, providing feedback to staff.
• Work with teachers, the SENCO, pastoral staff and other professionals to implement effective support strategies.

Skills

Empathetic & resilient

Strong communication

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Support SEMH needs

Education

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C or Functional Skills)

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social and emotional needs. You will provide consistent, patient, personalised support to learners who may experience anxiety, low confidence, or behavioural challenges.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, collaboration with teachers and SENCO, and safeguarding that promotes inclusive learning.