SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Salford
Pay Rate: £95-£110 per day DOE
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, patience and commitment to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve success?
Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary setting in Salford. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs and Autism, helping them access education in a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment. The school is committed to promoting positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and individual achievement, ensuring every student is equipped with the skills needed for adulthood.
The Role:
- Support students with SEMH and Autism both in and out of the classroom.
- Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
- Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning activities.
- Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative approaches.
- Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
- Work closely with teaching staff, families and external professionals to support individual learning and wellbeing plans.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
- A calm, patient and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
- Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.
Why Choose Cover People?
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Weekly pay.
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
- Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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