SEMH Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary setting in Salford. This role supports pupils aged 5-11 with SEMH needs, often with EHCPs, in a nurturing environment where wellbeing and personalised support are central to success.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, delivering tailored activities, promoting engagement and progress, and collaborating with teachers, families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative approaches.
• Encourage independence, resilience and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Team Teach training (desirable)

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Salford Pay Rate: £95-£110 per day DOE Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and dedication to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive in education?

Cover People are recruiting a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary setting in Salford.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 5-11 with SEMH needs, many of whom have EHCPs or have experienced difficulties in mainstream education.

The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and personalised support are central to every pupil's success.

Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

Build positive relationships that promote engagement, confidence and progress.

Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.

Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative approaches.

Encourage independence, resilience and social development.

Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

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.

Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

Competitive daily pay rates.

Weekly pay.

A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.

Access to free CPD and training opportunities.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

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.

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