SEMH Teaching Assistant - Hanley

Aspire People; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Above-market-average pay

Full-time, long-term opportunities

Potential permanent position

Support from Aspire People

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting 6 SEMH Teaching Assistants for a well-established Secondary Alternative Provision in Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent). You will support secondary students with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning, manage behaviour, and reach their potential.

Work alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, providing 1:1 and small-group support in a structured, caring environment. Start date September 2026 (or sooner). Full-time, term-time only with above-market rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring, or similar settings.
• A calm, resilient, and positive attitude.
• Confidence building strong relationships with students.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• You'll be supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning, manage behaviour positively, and achieve their full potential.
• You'll work alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, providing support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within a structured, supportive environment.

Skills

Student support

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Job description

Location: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

Pay: Above Market Average - Excellent Weekly Rates

Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner if available)

Full-Time | Term Time Only

I'm Ethan from Aspire People, and I'm currently recruiting 6 SEMH Teaching Assistants for a well-established Secondary Alternative Provision in Hanley.

You'll be supporting secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with learning, manage behaviour positively, and achieve their full potential.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, providing support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within a structured, supportive environment.

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with young people in education, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring, or similar settings.


• A calm, resilient, and positive attitude.


• Confidence building strong relationships with students.


• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.


• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer:

• Above-market-average rates of pay


• Weekly pay


• Full-time, long-term opportunities


• Ongoing support from Ethan at Aspire People


• Opportunity to secure a permanent position


• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks