SEMH Teaching Assistant - Year 7 Transition & Support

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

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Year 7 Hub at a North Manchester secondary school. You will help pupils settle into secondary education, support social and emotional development and build positive relationships to boost confidence.

The role is full-time and long-term with a pathway from temporary to permanent for the right candidate. A psychology or related degree is preferred, with experience in education or youth support, and an enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Sports, Education or related field.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Interest in SEMH, behaviour support or educational psychology.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Experience in youth work or mentoring is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs.
• Assist with transition from primary to secondary school.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with students.
• Work with teachers to create a safe learning environment.
• Support students with anxiety or challenging behaviour.
• Encourage resilience and social skills.

Skills

SEMH support

Communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Education degree

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Year 7 Hub at a North Manchester secondary school. You will help pupils settle into secondary education, support social and emotional development and build positive relationships to boost confidence.

The role is full-time and long-term with a pathway from temporary to permanent for the right candidate. A psychology or related degree is preferred, with experience in education or youth support, and an enhanced DBS is required.