SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bolton

senploy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bolton to support students aged 11 to 16. The role includes providing academic support, 1:1 mentoring, and crisis intervention within a positive school environment. Ideal for recent graduates or qualified Teaching Assistants, this temporary position runs until July 2026, providing professional development opportunities and training throughout the role.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Graduate with a 2:2 or higher OR Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
• Previous experience working in a UK school.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners in Alternative Provision.
• Conduct 1:1 sessions and support small groups.
• Provide academic support and crisis intervention.

Skills

Recent Graduate

Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3

Experience in UK schools

Safeguarding training

Education

2:2 degree or higher

Job description

Social & Emotional Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Bolton

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2026 – STARTING IMMEDIATELY

Prospero Teaching is looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join one of our Secondary Schools in Bolton. You will be based in the on‑site Alternative Provision which the school has, supporting young learners who are struggling with the demands of mainstream classes.

There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. The role of a TA in The Hub is much more “all encompassing” and you will provide some academic support, some 1:1 mentoring, and some “crisis intervention” to support students who need intervention. This is a full‑time role and will run until July 2026. You will conduct some 1:1 sessions, and also support small groups with pre‑planned activities. You will be supporting students aged 11 to 16 across subjects including Maths, English and Science.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Bolton, Lancashire
• Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Long term Non‑Teaching cover
• Start date: January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration: July 2026
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full
• Minimum rate of pay: (not specified)
• Hours: 8:40 am to 3 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Professional Development Offered

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team