SEMH Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant with local exp.

Free CPD and training opportunities

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Free Allergy, Safeguarding, Prevent &"

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a secondary special needs school in Salford. You will support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs and Autism, helping them access education in a nurturing environment.

The role involves building trusting relationships, assisting teachers with learning activities and supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing plans. A calm, patient approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and Autism in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning activities.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative approaches.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, families and external professionals on learning and wellbeing plans.

Skills

SEMH Experience

Calm Demeanor

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Team Work

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, patience and commitment to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve success?

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Salford

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive & inclusive secondary special needs school setting in Salford. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs and Autism, helping them access education in a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment. The school is committed to promoting positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and individual achievement, ensuring every student is equipped with the skills needed for adulthood.

The Role:

• Support students with SEMH and Autism both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
• Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning activities.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative approaches.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff, families and external professionals to support individual learning and wellbeing plans.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose Cover People?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Weekly pay and holiday accrued.
• A dedicated consultant with over 14 years local experience supporting you throughout.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Free Allergy, Safeguarding, Prevent & Cyber Security training.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and will be offered work subject to successfully completing Cover People's compliance checks.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.