SEMH Teaching Assistant: Emotional Regulation Support

Aspire People; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Placement flexibility

Consultant guidance

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide emotional regulation and behaviour support across primary settings in Manchester and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes building trust, establishing boundaries and helping pupils feel safe enough to engage with learning.

Ideal candidates will support pupils with SEMH, ADHD or behavioural needs, maintain calm, consistent boundaries and work closely with teachers and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, behavioural needs or emotional needs.
• Calm, confident and consistent approach to working with pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building positive, professional relationships with pupils through consistency and encouragement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils recognise and manage their feelings.
• Promoting positive behaviour through agreed strategies and clear expectations.
• Helping pupils return to learning following periods of distress or disengagement.
• Supporting transitions, breaktimes and other situations with challenges.
• Encouraging positive communication, social skills and conflict resolution.
• Adapting learning activities to keep pupils engaged.
• Recording observations and sharing feedback with teaching staff.
• Following school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

UK classroom experience

SEND/behaviour support

emotional regulation

de-escalation techniques

effective communication

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide emotional regulation and behaviour support across primary settings in Manchester and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes building trust, establishing boundaries and helping pupils feel safe enough to engage with learning.

Ideal candidates will support pupils with SEMH, ADHD or behavioural needs, maintain calm, consistent boundaries and work closely with teachers and pastoral teams.