SEMH Teaching Assistant - Empower Student Growth

Senploy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 4,557,000 - 5,277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

CPD & training

Long-term opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary setting in Salford. You will support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs and Autism, helping them access education in a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment.

The role involves building positive relationships, assisting teachers with personalised activities, and using restorative approaches to support emotional wellbeing. Prior SEMH/SEND experience is preferred, with Team Teach desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH and autism students in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Assist teachers with personalised learning activities.
• Support emotional regulation and restorative approaches.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external professionals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Passion for vulnerable youth

Job description

Cover People are recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary setting in Salford. You will support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs and Autism, helping them access education in a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment.

The role involves building positive relationships, assisting teachers with personalised activities, and using restorative approaches to support emotional wellbeing. Prior SEMH/SEND experience is preferred, with Team Teach desirable.