SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long-term, on-site role in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The position offers 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH and related needs, with potential to become permanent.

The role emphasizes building trust, emotional support, and helping learners re-engage with education under the guidance of teachers and behaviour leads. A patient, empathetic approach is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in PRU/Alternative Provision/SEND setting is highly desirable.
• Empathetic, proactive, patient approach.
• Long-term role with potential to go permanent.
• Supportive staff and on-site facilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 with teachers, mentors and behaviour leads to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage personal growth, resilience and positive choices.

Skills

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Small group support

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Stockport, Greater Manchester

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

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.
• 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.

Job Details

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £120 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: SK5

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 22 Oct 2026

Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.