SEMH Teaching Assistant – Start ASAP (Longsight)

Talent Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruitment Group in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in a specialist primary provision in Longsight. Both qualified and unqualified candidates are welcome, with immediate starts available for the right people.

You will work alongside teachers, providing classroom assistance and one-to-one support, helping pupils build confidence, develop behaviours, and re-engage with learning in a structured, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school is beneficial but not essential.
• Backgrounds in Youth Work, Care and Support Work, Sports Coaching, Working With Children and Young People, Behaviour Support SEMH or Alternative Provision welcomed.
• Resilience and patience are important when supporting pupils with SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH in the classroom and throughout the school day.
• Provide 1:1 support to help pupils work towards personal and educational goals.
• Assist teachers with delivering lessons and planned learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop emotional regulation skills.
• Build trusting relationships that promote confidence, engagement and progress.
• Help maintain a safe, consistent and inclusive learning environment.
• Travel between Longsight and Withington when required.

Skills

Patience

Resilient

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Boundaries

Learning mindset

Pupil support

Job description

Talent Recruitment Group in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in a specialist primary provision in Longsight. Both qualified and unqualified candidates are welcome, with immediate starts available for the right people.

You will work alongside teachers, providing classroom assistance and one-to-one support, helping pupils build confidence, develop behaviours, and re-engage with learning in a structured, nurturing environment.