Senior SEMH Teaching Assistant (Specialist Support)

SAMpeople; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op discount card

Flexible benefits

Gym discounts

Credit Union

Season tickets loan

Job summary

Co-op Academy North Manchester is seeking an exceptional SEMH specialist to lead key areas within a new provision and ensure pupils can excel. You will work under the Head of Provision, delivering specialist SEMH support and guiding staff development across the SEMH area.

Our academy values high aspirations for every pupil, and you will contribute to safeguarding, PSHE/SMSC and CEIAG initiatives while modelling the Co-op values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• SEMH expertise; experience informing approaches for learners with SEMH.
• Ability to develop and support staff within SEMH provision.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on areas within the SEMH provision under the Head of Provision.
• Provide specialist SEMH support to all learners.
• Contribute to the development and upskilling of staff within SEMH.

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional individual who has the highest aspirations and expectations for young people and is passionate about ensuring that they can go on to lead a happy and successful life. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a new initiative and to shape a new provision within the academy.

Working under the guidance of the Head of Provision you will contribute and lead on areas within the provision, using your extensive knowledge of SEMH to inform your approaches and to ensure that all pupils can both excel and succeed. You will provide specialist SEMH support for all learners, as well as contributing to the development of other staff within the area of SEMH.

Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff in our academy follows our ‘Ways of Being’;

• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care
• Succeed together

And these with respect, commitment and trust underpin our culture.

How to Apply

All applications must be made using the link that can be found on our website.

The closing date for applications is 9:00am onWednesday 1st July 2026. The recruitment panel will agree a short-list of candidates who will be invited to an interview on Friday 3rd July 2026.

Why us?

Here at Co-op Academy North Manchester, we take time to know our pupils and have the highest expectations and aspirations for them. Our pupils are polite, courteous and excellent relationships are at the heart of our success. The academy prides itself on offering a rich curriculum that includes an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and clubs; we promote an understanding of the world in which we live and the difference that our pupils can make within it. Our Safeguarding/PSHE/SMSC and CEIAG offer is a strength of the academy and pupils develop a range of skills that enable them to be confident and to be themselves always.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.

Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)

Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!

Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)

Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co-op Academy North Manchester

Rachel Bainbridge [North Manchester]

[e-mail]

300 Victoria Avenue East
Blackley
Manchester
M9 7SS

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.