Teaching Assistant - Year 6 (SEMH/ADHD Support)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Tameside; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Tameside is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support Year 6 pupils with SEMH and ADHD. The role requires significant experience in specialist settings, starting immediately and continuing through Summer 2026. Responsibilities include classroom support, managing challenging behaviours, and adapting learning activities. Applicants must have knowledge of safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in SEMH or specialist SEND settings.
• Team Teach training highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of emotional regulation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and ADHD tendencies to access learning.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Adapt learning activities to suit emotional and sensory needs.

Skills

Experience in SEMH or specialist SEND settings

Handling challenging behaviours

Understanding of emotional regulation strategies

Strong communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Year 6 (SEMH/ADHD Support)

Location: Tameside
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (until Summer 2026)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm

Are you a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting pupils with SEMH and ADHD? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key pastoral support role within a dedicated Year 6 team at a welcoming primary school in Tameside, starting immediately and continuing until the end of the academic year in Summer 2026.

About the Role

You’ll work with two Year 6 pupils requiring intensive, structured support to engage with the curriculum and regulate their emotions. Your day will include a mix of classroom-based support, 1:1 interventions, sensory circuits, and proactive behaviour management techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and ADHD tendencies to access learning
• Manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviours calmly and consistently
• Adapt learning activities to suit emotional, sensory, and communication needs
• Use strategies such as brain breaks, sensory tasks, and targeted language development
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience working in SEMH or specialist SEND settings
• Confident handling challenging behaviours – Team Teach training highly desirable
• Strong understanding of emotional regulation strategies and curriculum adaptation
• Calm, proactive, and nurturing approach with strong communication skills
• Able to start immediately and commit through to Summer 2026

Please note: This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All applicants must have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service and two professional references covering the last two years.