Teaching Assistant - Year 6 (SEMH / ADHD Support)

GSL Education; Tameside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a skilled Teaching Assistant to support Year 6 pupils with SEMH and ADHD in Tameside. The ideal candidate will start immediately and remain until Summer 2026, providing essential pastoral support within a primary school. Responsibilities include managing behaviours, adapting learning strategies, and collaborating with teachers and professionals. Candidates should have experience in SEMH settings and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Experience in SEMH support

Behaviour management

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 in approach with strong communication skills
• Able to start immediately and commit through to Summer 2026

To apply, contact Orien Mojdeh at [e-mail]

Or call 0161 537 6500

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.