SEMH Teaching Assistant | Flexible Placements & Student Wellbeing

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

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.