SEMH Teaching Assistant — Long-Term Growth & Support

TeacherActive Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long-term, on-site role in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The position offers 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH and related needs, with potential to become permanent.

The role emphasizes building trust, emotional support, and helping learners re-engage with education under the guidance of teachers and behaviour leads. A patient, empathetic approach is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in PRU/Alternative Provision/SEND setting is highly desirable.
• Empathetic, proactive, patient approach.
• Long-term role with potential to go permanent.
• Supportive staff and on-site facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH, Autism and behavioural challenges on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Build trust, provide emotional support and help learners re-engage with education.
• Work with teachers, mentors and behaviour leads to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage personal growth, resilience and positive choices.

Skills

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Small group support

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long-term, on-site role in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The position offers 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH and related needs, with potential to become permanent.

The role emphasizes building trust, emotional support, and helping learners re-engage with education under the guidance of teachers and behaviour leads. A patient, empathetic approach is essential.