SEMH TA - Emotional Regulation & Behaviour Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Placement flexibility

Consultant guidance

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide emotional regulation and behaviour support across primary settings in Manchester and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes building trust, establishing boundaries and helping pupils feel safe enough to engage with learning.

Ideal candidates will support pupils with SEMH, ADHD or behavioural needs, maintain calm, consistent boundaries and work closely with teachers and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, behavioural needs or emotional needs.
• Calm, confident and consistent approach to working with pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building positive, professional relationships with pupils through consistency and encouragement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils recognise and manage their feelings.
• Promoting positive behaviour through agreed strategies and clear expectations.
• Helping pupils return to learning following periods of distress or disengagement.
• Supporting transitions, breaktimes and other situations with challenges.
• Encouraging positive communication, social skills and conflict resolution.
• Adapting learning activities to keep pupils engaged.
• Recording observations and sharing feedback with teaching staff.
• Following school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

UK classroom experience

SEND/behaviour support

emotional regulation

de-escalation techniques

effective communication

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Emotional Regulation & Behaviour Support

Primary Schools | Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting resilient, empathetic and proactive Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This opportunity is suited to someone who understands the importance of building trust, establishing consistent boundaries and helping children feel safe enough to engage with learning.

Pupils may experience difficulties managing emotions, maintaining positive relationships, responding to classroom expectations or coping with challenging situations. The successful candidate will help them develop positive strategies while working alongside the wider school team.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Building positive, professional relationships with pupils through consistency and encouragement
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils recognise and manage their feelings
• Promoting positive behaviour through agreed strategies and clear expectations
• Helping pupils return to learning following periods of distress or disengagement
• Supporting transitions, breaktimes and other situations that may present additional challenges
• Encouraging positive communication, social skills and conflict resolution
• Adapting learning activities to help pupils remain engaged
• Recording relevant observations and sharing feedback with teaching staff
• Following school behaviour policies, safeguarding procedures and individual support plans

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has recent UK-based school experience supporting pupils with SEND or behavioural needs within the last two years
• Has a calm, confident and consistent approach
• Can establish appropriate boundaries while maintaining positive relationships
• Is patient when working with pupils who may struggle to regulate their emotions
• Understands the importance of de-escalation and preventative support
• Communicates effectively with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals
• Is committed to safeguarding and helping pupils achieve positive outcomes

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, behavioural difficulties or additional emotional needs would be particularly valuable. Relevant experience in mentoring or pastoral support may also be considered where it includes appropriate recent UK-based school experience.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Access to daily, short-term and long-term placements
• Opportunities across different primary school settings
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant guidance
• The chance to make a positive difference to pupils' wellbeing and engagement

If you are confident supporting children who need additional emotional and behavioural guidance, we would like to hear from you.

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.