SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary, Long-Term Career Growth

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a primary school with emotional and behavioural needs. The role is full-time and long-term, offering stability and ongoing professional development.

You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to help pupils thrive academically and emotionally, building positive relationships and delivering targeted support to remove learning barriers.

Qualifications

• Recent UK primary school experience within the last 2 years.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Calm, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building trusting relationships with children.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Delivering structured interventions and 1:1 support.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and SENCOs.

Skills

SEMH support

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Aspire People is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a primary school with emotional and behavioural needs. The role is full-time and long-term, offering stability and ongoing professional development.

You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to help pupils thrive academically and emotionally, building positive relationships and delivering targeted support to remove learning barriers.