SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 December 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 196262 |
Summary
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) | Oldham
Secondary Age Students | Temp to Perm Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference for young people who need the most support? We're looking for a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Oldham, supporting students who are currently unable to access mainstream education. This includes pupils with significant social, emotional and mental health needs, challenging behaviours, and those who have been permanently excluded.
About the Role
As an SEMH TA, you will:
- Support secondary-aged pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Help de-escalate challenging situations using calm, confident behaviour management strategies
- Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and progression
- Work alongside teachers and support staff to create a safe, nurturing learning environment
- Adapt learning activities to meet emotional and behavioural needs
- Promote resilience, positive choices, and personal development
What We're Looking For
You'll be a great fit if you:
- Are comfortable working with challenging behaviours
- Have strong de-escalation and relationship-building skills
- Have experience in SEMH, youth work, care, sports coaching, alternative provision, or similar roles with transferable skills
- Are resilient, calm under pressure, and committed to helping young people thrive
- Are looking for a temp-to-perm position where you can genuinely make an impact
Why Join This PRU?
- Supportive team with a shared mission to transform lives
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- A chance to work with students who need patience, understanding and encouragement the most
- Pathway to a permanent role for the right person
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help young people re-engage with their education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and make a real difference in Oldham.
Secondary Age Students | Temp to Perm Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference for young people who need the most support? We're looking for a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Oldham, supporting students who are currently unable to access mainstream education. This includes pupils with significant social, emotional and mental health needs, challenging behaviours, and those who have been permanently excluded.
About the Role
As an SEMH TA, you will:
- Support secondary-aged pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Help de-escalate challenging situations using calm, confident behaviour management strategies
- Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and progression
- Work alongside teachers and support staff to create a safe, nurturing learning environment
- Adapt learning activities to meet emotional and behavioural needs
- Promote resilience, positive choices, and personal development
What We're Looking For
You'll be a great fit if you:
- Are comfortable working with challenging behaviours
- Have strong de-escalation and relationship-building skills
- Have experience in SEMH, youth work, care, sports coaching, alternative provision, or similar roles with transferable skills
- Are resilient, calm under pressure, and committed to helping young people thrive
- Are looking for a temp-to-perm position where you can genuinely make an impact
Why Join This PRU?
- Supportive team with a shared mission to transform lives
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- A chance to work with students who need patience, understanding and encouragement the most
- Pathway to a permanent role for the right person
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help young people re-engage with their education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and make a real difference in Oldham.