SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Denton; On-site; GBP 16,380 - 27,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £600/wk

Potential full-time

September start

Training in SEMH

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Denton. The role involves 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil, helping remove barriers to learning and promoting emotional wellbeing in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have an enhanced DBS (update service preferred) or be willing to apply, with background in youth work or care work, and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour. September start.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply.
• Background in youth work or care work.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil in a SEMH setting.
• Build positive relationships and promote emotional wellbeing.
• Help pupil access the curriculum in a safe environment and with EHCP objectives.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilience

Behaviour management

Family communication

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant (VR/1034246) England

Are you compassionate, resilient individual able to manage challenging behaviour and support diverse learning needs?

Do you want to make a lasting difference to young people facing significant barriers to education?

Would you love to become a positive role model and have a meaningful impact on the lives of learners with additional needs?

A specialist SEMH school in Denton is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant with specialism in SEMH to support 1:1 with a y6 pupil in their new school. Join a forward-thinking and dynamic school and become a key player within an experienced support team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.

Working as an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant in Denton involves supporting pupils who face emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges that can affect their learning. The role requires building positive relationships, promoting emotional wellbeing, managing challenging behaviours, and helping children access the curriculum in a safe and supportive environment. Working closely with teachers, families and external agencies, you will support a child in line with theirEHCP objectives, helping to remove barriers to learning and encouraging both academic and personal development.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Potential full-time, long-term position
• September start
• Ongoing SEMH and behaviour training

Ideal Candidate

• An enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
• Background in youth work or care work
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• References covering the last 24 months

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to these vacancies. All successful candidates will be required to complete safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.