SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Year 7 Hub at a North Manchester secondary school. You will help pupils settle into secondary education, support social and emotional development and build positive relationships to boost confidence.

The role is full-time and long-term with a pathway from temporary to permanent for the right candidate. A psychology or related degree is preferred, with experience in education or youth support, and an enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Sports, Education or related field.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Interest in SEMH, behaviour support or educational psychology.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Experience in youth work or mentoring is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs.
• Assist with transition from primary to secondary school.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with students.
• Work with teachers to create a safe learning environment.
• Support students with anxiety or challenging behaviour.
• Encourage resilience and social skills.

Skills

SEMH support

Communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Education degree

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Year 7 Hub

Location: North Manchester

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Opportunity: Temporary to permanent

Recruitment Agency: Aspire People

Are you a Psychology graduate or someone with a passion for supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Aspire People is working in partnership with a mainstream secondary school in North Manchester that is looking to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join its new Year 7 Hub.

This is an exciting opportunity to support students as they make the transition from primary to secondary school, helping them settle into their new environment, develop positive relationships and build the confidence and skills needed to succeed.

We are particularly interested in graduates with a background in Psychology, Sports, Education or a related field, alongside candidates with experience supporting children and young people through employment, university placements, volunteering, mentoring or youth work.

The Role

• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Helping pupils transition successfully from primary to secondary school.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Building trusting relationships with students and providing consistent support.
• Supporting pupils who may struggle with anxiety, confidence, emotional regulation or challenging behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Encouraging students to develop resilience, independence and positive social skills.

Who Are We Looking For?

• A degree in Psychology, Sports, Education or a related subject.
• Experience working with children or young people through employment, placements, volunteering or mentoring.
• An interest in SEMH, behaviour support, child development or educational psychology.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• The confidence to support students with behavioural and emotional difficulties.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential.
• Experience in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care, SEN or behaviour support would be highly beneficial.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• References covering the last two years.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The ability to work full-time in North Manchester.

Why Apply Through Aspire People?

Full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.

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.