SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Cheadle is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs starting September 2025. This full-time role involves close interaction with students requiring additional support, helping them manage their behaviour and emotions, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Support for enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, youth work, or behaviour support.
• Suitable for psychology, counselling, or criminology graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help students manage their behaviour and emotions.
• Implement support strategies and mentoring.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Patience

Education

Psychology

Counselling

Criminology

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Cheadle – September 2025 Start – £89.38 to £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you calm, resilient, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of students who require additional support?

A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Cheadle, Stockport is looking to appoint a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant from September 2025. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, anxiety, or trauma-related challenges.

• Provide consistent, compassionate one-to-one or small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Help students manage their behaviour and emotions within the classroom setting

• Implement support strategies, mentoring, and pastoral care plans in collaboration with the school’s SEND and pastoral teams

• Encourage engagement with learning through trust-building and positive relationships

• Act as a role model for behaviour, communication and resilience

• Location: Cheadle, Stockport

• Start Date: September 2025

• Contract: Full academic year (potential for permanent placement)

• Pay: £89.38 – £100 per day (depending on experience)

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 3:15pm

This role would suit:

• Individuals with experience in SEMH, youth work, residential care, or behaviour support

• Psychology, Counselling or Criminology graduates

• Those considering careers in teaching, mental health, or social care

If you are patient, nurturing, and committed to helping vulnerable students thrive, apply today to join a dedicated team making a real difference every day.

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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.
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