SEMH TA
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Prestwich, Borough of Bury |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 196951 |
Summary
Pay: £102 per day
Start Date: ASAP or January
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with opportunity to become permanent)
A forward-thinking and nurturing secondary school in Prestwich, Bury, is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their inclusion team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and who can provide stability, encouragement, and structured support.
You will work closely with students who may present with behavioural challenges, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties engaging with learning. Your role will be to help them regulate emotions, access the curriculum, and build confidence within a supportive environment.
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
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Assist with behaviour regulation, de-escalation and managing emotional triggers
Assist with behaviour regulation, de-escalation and managing emotional triggers
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Support learning in the classroom and help pupils stay engaged
Support learning in the classroom and help pupils stay engaged
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Implement personalised strategies and behaviour plans
Implement personalised strategies and behaviour plans
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Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies
Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies
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Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs (school, youth work or care)
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs (school, youth work or care)
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Strong behaviour-support and de-escalation skills
Strong behaviour-support and de-escalation skills
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Calm, resilient and able to maintain consistency and boundaries
Calm, resilient and able to maintain consistency and boundaries
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Empathetic, patient and able to motivate and encourage pupils
Empathetic, patient and able to motivate and encourage pupils
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A team player with good communication skills
A team player with good communication skills
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Highly supportive pastoral and SEN teams
Highly supportive pastoral and SEN teams
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Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
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A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact
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Competitive daily rate of £102
Competitive daily rate of £102
If you are available ASAP or from January and want to support young people in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) 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.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) 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.
Start Date: ASAP or January
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with opportunity to become permanent)
A forward-thinking and nurturing secondary school in Prestwich, Bury, is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their inclusion team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and who can provide stability, encouragement, and structured support.
You will work closely with students who may present with behavioural challenges, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties engaging with learning. Your role will be to help them regulate emotions, access the curriculum, and build confidence within a supportive environment.
-
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
-
Assist with behaviour regulation, de-escalation and managing emotional triggers
Assist with behaviour regulation, de-escalation and managing emotional triggers
-
Support learning in the classroom and help pupils stay engaged
Support learning in the classroom and help pupils stay engaged
-
Implement personalised strategies and behaviour plans
Implement personalised strategies and behaviour plans
-
Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies
Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies
-
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
-
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs (school, youth work or care)
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs (school, youth work or care)
-
Strong behaviour-support and de-escalation skills
Strong behaviour-support and de-escalation skills
-
Calm, resilient and able to maintain consistency and boundaries
Calm, resilient and able to maintain consistency and boundaries
-
Empathetic, patient and able to motivate and encourage pupils
Empathetic, patient and able to motivate and encourage pupils
-
A team player with good communication skills
A team player with good communication skills
-
Highly supportive pastoral and SEN teams
Highly supportive pastoral and SEN teams
-
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
-
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact
-
Competitive daily rate of £102
Competitive daily rate of £102
If you are available ASAP or from January and want to support young people in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) 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.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) 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.