SEMH Teaching Assistant. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Amnis Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant in Manchester to support students with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. This role involves working closely with students on a 1:1 basis, contributing to a supportive learning environment. The position offers a chance to join a dynamic team and potentially leads to a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH and SEN is essential.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills are crucial.
• An enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with high Social Emotional Mental Health needs.
• Work 1:1 with students and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in the classroom setting.

Skills

Building relationships

Communication

Patience

Understanding

Education

Experience working with children and/or young people

Job description

Amnis are pleased to be working with a good high school academy in the Tameside area. The SENCO is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with high SEMH needs. You will be predominantly working with this student on a 1:1 basis, to support them with their social, emotional, and mental health needs. However, you will be working as part of a wider supportive team of teaching assistants within the Special Educational Needs department, and you will therefore be supporting students across the school.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly and professional working environment. You will be made to feel welcome and join a dynamic team of SEN professionals. The job is full time to start as soon as possible. The working hours are 8:30 - 3:30, Monday - Friday, term-time only. There is potential for this temporary job to lead on to a contract further down the line.

School Details

• Staff morale is good.
• Well organised.
• Excellent SEND provision.
• Effective relationships with parents.
• Approachable and committed leadership team.

Role of the SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Starting on Monday 2nd June 2025.
• Full-time, 8:30 - 3:30, Monday-Friday, term-time only.
• Support children & teacher in classroom setting.
• Intervention with small groups and 1:1.
• Support and mentor children with high Social Emotional Mental Health needs.
• Support children with ASD and Special Education Needs
• Long-term temporary initially, could become permanent for the right person.

Ideal Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience of working with children and/or young people.
• Knowledge or experience of SEMH and SEN.
• Good at building relationships.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Patience and understanding.
• An enhanced DBS check will need to be obtained before starting.

If you like the sound of this job, please submit your CV and we look forward to talking to you.