SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm, Impactful Student Support

Teaching Personnel; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North Manchester from September. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and engage in learning throughout the day.

With a calm, proactive approach, you will work 1:1 and in small groups, building trusted relationships and collaborating with teachers to create a safe, supportive environment where every pupil can progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or understanding SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence managing dysregulated behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide consistent 1:1 support and guidance.
• Full-time availability and commitment to a long-term position.
• Proactive and solution-focused attitude.
• Experience in SEMH, SEN or specialist education settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom.
• Manage challenging behaviours using de‑escalation strategies.
• Encourage emotional regulation, resilience and positive social interactions.
• Build trusting relationships to support pupil development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff and school teams.
• Maintain a structured, safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Provide focused 1:1 support where required.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

1:1 support

Teamwork

Education

Team Teach training

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North Manchester from September. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and engage in learning throughout the day.

With a calm, proactive approach, you will work 1:1 and in small groups, building trusted relationships and collaborating with teachers to create a safe, supportive environment where every pupil can progress.