SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm Mentor & Classroom Support

Talent Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in Rochdale is seeking a Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This temp-to-perm role involves working in small class sizes, implementing de-escalation strategies, and helping pupils engage in learning. Ideal candidates will possess resilience, patience, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students. Experience with SEMH is beneficial, but not mandatory.

Benefits

Training from experienced SEMH professionals

Supportive staff team

Manageable class sizes

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to remain calm during challenging behaviours.
• Comfortable setting boundaries and reinforcing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and individual sessions.
• Act as a trusted mentor and reliable adult presence.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Relationship building

De-escalation strategies

Confidence with young people

Job description

An educational staffing agency in Rochdale is seeking a Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This temp-to-perm role involves working in small class sizes, implementing de-escalation strategies, and helping pupils engage in learning. Ideal candidates will possess resilience, patience, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students. Experience with SEMH is beneficial, but not mandatory.