SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Clayton, Manchester
Contract: Temporary (Long-term)
Full Time: Monday to Friday
Pay: From £110 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Expected End Date: End of the academic year

A specialist SEN school in Clayton is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity until the end of the academic year, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist education setting.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting pupils who may experience barriers to learning due to emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties. Working closely with class teachers, pastoral staff, and the wider support team, you will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils can develop confidence, emotional regulation, and positive relationships.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and learning

• Assisting with the implementation of individual behaviour plans, EHCPs, and support strategies

• Supporting pupils to access learning and develop independence within the classroom

• Using a trauma-informed and restorative approach to support pupil wellbeing

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals

• Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience, and confidence throughout the school day

What the school offers:

• A specialist, well-resourced SEN setting with a strong support network

• A highly experienced and collaborative staff team

• Ongoing CPD and training in areas such as behaviour management, safeguarding, and SEMH strategies

• A rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of pupils with additional needs

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning within a specialist school environment.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional needs

• Be confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation

• Be calm, patient, resilient, and consistent in their approach

• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Be proactive and able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Have the right to work in the UK and full-time availability from September

• Experience using restorative approaches, Team Teach, MAPA, or similar behaviour support strategies (desirable)

• Hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child and Adult Workforce) registered on the DBS Update Service (essential)

What we offer:

• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training

• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support

Compliance and safeguarding:

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult Workforce) registered on the DBS Update Service , satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.