SEMH Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Tameside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career support

Exclusive roles

Training sessions

Temp-to-perm

Job summary

Educato Limited is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Tameside with SEMH, learning difficulties and autism. This temporary, full-time role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a daily pay rate of £115.

You’ll work across both Primary and Secondary settings, building relationships and supporting individual learners. The ideal candidate will have SEN TA experience, a calm, nurturing approach, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a SEN TA or supporting children with special educational needs.
• Calm, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Primary and Secondary settings with SEMH, learning difficulties and autism.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and families.
• Adapt to different learning environments and maintain calm under pressure.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH Specialism

Location: Tameside

Contract: Temporary

Full time/Part time: Full time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Pay: From £115 per day

Expected end date: 23rd July 2027

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with us in Tameside.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting pupils across both Primary and Secondary settings, working with students who have SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), learning difficulties, and autism. The role requires someone who can build strong relationships, stay calm under pressure, and adapt to different learning environments.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Confident, strong, and able to use their own initiative
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Positive, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
• Interested in education, psychology, or child development
• Sports coaches, psychology graduates, or those with relevant experience are encouraged to apply!

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a SEN TA or supporting children with special educational needs.
• A calm, nurturing, and proactive approach to supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work with Educato?

• Competitive daily and long-term pay rates
• Personalised career support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to exclusive roles in trusted schools
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and free training sessions.
• A friendly, professional, and responsive team always here to help.
• Temp to perm job opportunities.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child/child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.