SEMH Teaching Assistant | Support & Autism

cover people; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training opportunities

Long-term and permanent positions

Job summary

Cover People is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Salford to support pupils with SEMH and ASD in a specialist secondary setting. The role involves delivering targeted support, helping students access education in a structured, nurturing environment, and working closely with teachers and families.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH/SEND, a calm and resilient approach, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and Autism both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
• Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning activities.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative approaches.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff, families and external professionals to support learning and wellbeing plans.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEND or

Calm, patient and resilient

Strong communication and behaviour

Team Teach training desirable

Tools

Team Teach training

Job description

Cover People is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Salford to support pupils with SEMH and ASD in a specialist secondary setting. The role involves delivering targeted support, helping students access education in a structured, nurturing environment, and working closely with teachers and families.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH/SEND, a calm and resilient approach, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.