SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Greater Manchester to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This long-term role offers the chance to join a dedicated team and potentially move into a permanent position. Applicants should have experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour and a passion for helping students achieve their full potential.

Benefits

Long-term role with potential to go permanent

Supportive staff and excellent on-site facilities

Competitive pay and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience working with young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in a PRU, Alternative Provision or SEND setting.
• Patience and empathy in support roles.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH, Autism and behavioural challenges.
• Build trust and provide emotional support.
• Work closely with teachers to implement support plans.
• Encourage personal growth and resilience.

Skills

Calm and resilient approach

Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour

Empathetic and proactive attitude

Passion for helping students

Job description

North West/ temporary / £90 - 110 per day

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Greater Manchester

(Keywords: SEMH Teaching Assistant, Autism, Pupil Referral Unit, PRU, Challenging Behaviour, SEND, Mental Health, Alternative Provision, Behaviour Support)

Are you a calm, resilient and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Winsford, Cheshire that supports young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), Autism and challenging behaviour.

This long-term position offers the chance to join a dedicated, supportive team that works hard to create positive change in students’ lives — and for the right person, there’s a strong likelihood of going permanent, giving you real job security.

Your Role:

• Support students with SEMH, Autism and behavioural challenges on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Build trust, provide emotional support and help learners re-engage with education.
• Work closely with teachers, mentors and behaviour leads to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage personal growth, resilience and positive choices.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision or SEND setting is highly desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• A passion for helping students achieve their full potential — academically and personally.

✅ Why Join Us?

• Long-term role with potential to go permanent.
• Supportive staff and excellent on-site facilities.
• Competitive pay and ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people who need an extra helping hand to thrive, this could be the perfect role for you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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