SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tameside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for schools in Tameside. The ideal candidate will have experience as a youth worker or supporting young people with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include one-to-one support, encouraging positive behavior, and collaborating with teachers. Job offers competitive daily pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for impactful work in inclusive schools.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing training and professional development

Flexible placements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Background in youth work or supporting individuals with mental health challenges is highly desirable.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Assist with classroom engagement and learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

GCSE-level standard education

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Tameside
Pay: £90 - £95 per day

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed and empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our team and support secondary schools across the Tameside area. This role is ideal for someone with experience as a youth worker, particularly those who have supported young people with mental health challenges. If you are passionate about helping students overcome social, emotional, and mental health barriers and thrive in an inclusive learning environment, we want to hear from you.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to provide tailored support to students who may struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, or behavioural difficulties. Your role will involve building positive relationships, promoting resilience, and helping students access the curriculum effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Assist with classroom engagement and learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure holistic support.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (school-based experience preferred).
• Background in youth work or supporting individuals with mental health challenges is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.
• GCSE-level standard education.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily pay.
• Opportunities to work in supportive and inclusive schools.
• Flexible placements to suit your availability.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• A chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people with SEMH needs.

If you have experience as a youth worker or have supported children with mental health challenges and want to make a difference, attach your CV to be considered for this rewarding role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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