Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention - Manchester

Engage Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Full-time role in SEN school

SEMH and behaviour management exposure

Support from Engage Education

Potential for long-term placement

Job summary

Engage Education are partnering with a specialist SEN school in Manchester to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, based in a single school. You will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to deliver tailored interventions and foster a positive, supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties.
• Positive, consistent attitude in challenging situations.
• Passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support emotional, social and academic development.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviours, anxiety or difficulties with emotional regulation.
• Help students identify and manage their emotions through positive strategies.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and improve classroom engagement.
• Implement behaviour support plans and individual learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and structured activities.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other SEN professionals.
• Create a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Emotional regulation support

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention

£95 per day | Full-time | Manchester | Specialist SEN School

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

Engage Education are currently working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Manchester who are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention to join their supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people who require additional support with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour and learning.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils develop positive relationships, improve their emotional regulation and re-engage with education through tailored support and targeted interventions.

Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention: Role Information

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Delivering targeted interventions to support emotional, social and academic development.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours, anxiety or difficulties with emotional regulation.
• Helping students identify and manage their emotions through positive strategies.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and improve classroom engagement.
• Implementing behaviour support plans and individual learning strategies.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience, confidence and independence.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and structured activities.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other SEN professionals.
• Creating a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday position, based in one specialist SEN school.

Pay: £95 per day, paid weekly.

Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention: The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Has a calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behavioral difficulties.
• Can remain positive and consistent in challenging situations.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Experience in any of the following settings would be particularly beneficial:

• SEMH schools or alternative provisions.
• Specialist SEN schools.
• Behaviour support or intervention programmes.
• Youth work or residential childcare.
• Mental health or pastoral support settings.
• Mainstream schools supporting pupils with additional needs.

Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Intervention: Role Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £95.
• Full-time opportunity within a specialist SEN school.
• Opportunity to develop valuable SEMH and behaviour management experience.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist support professionals.
• Dedicated consultant at Engage Education to support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
• Potential for a long-term placement and future permanent opportunities.

The School

• Specialist SEN school based in Manchester.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Experienced team of teaching and pastoral professionals.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Strong focus on emotional wellbeing, behaviour support and individual progress.
• A nurturing environment where pupils are supported to achieve their potential.