SEMH Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting in January 2026. The ideal candidate will provide support to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, assisting the class teacher and contributing to a positive classroom environment. Strong experience and understanding of SEMH strategies are essential, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and access to exclusive benefits, ensuring your overall wellness is prioritized.

Benefits

Competitive salary paid weekly

Access to discounted shopping and travel offers

Gym memberships and wellness services

£100 voucher for referring a friend

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting pupils with SEMH needs is essential.
• Understanding of effective strategies to manage challenging behaviour is required.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development through mentoring.

Skills

Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

Strong understanding of strategies for managing challenging behaviour

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary position starting January 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a school that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with strong leadership and a committed staff team working together to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed. Pupils benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that encourages personal development and academic progress.

Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development through mentoring and guidance
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are upheld at all times

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs is essential
• Strong understanding of strategies for managing challenging behaviour
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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