SEMH Teaching Assistant: Year 7 Transition & Wellbeing

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a new Year 7 Hub in North Manchester. The role focuses on supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs as they transition from primary to secondary education.

We welcome Psychology graduates or those with related experience in education, sports, youth work or mentoring. The position is full-time, long-term with potential of permanent appointment after probation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Sports, Education or related subject.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Interest in SEMH, behaviour support or educational psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 7 students with SEMH needs.
• Assist with transitions from primary to secondary school.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with students.
• Support students with anxiety or challenging behaviour.
• Work with teachers to create a safe learning environment.
• Encourage resilience and social skills.

Skills

SEMH support

Communication skills

Youth mentoring

Calm & patient demeanour

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sports, Education or related

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a new Year 7 Hub in North Manchester. The role focuses on supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs as they transition from primary to secondary education.

We welcome Psychology graduates or those with related experience in education, sports, youth work or mentoring. The position is full-time, long-term with potential of permanent appointment after probation.