SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £90 i £110 bob dydd |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bury, Greater Manchester |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 197064 |
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Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Start ASAP
Are you seeking a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day? We are recruiting a dedicated Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist provision in Bury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young people who benefit from structure, encouragement, and a calm, positive role model.
This temp-to-perm position involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, both in small classroom groups and through 1:1 sessions. Class sizes are intentionally small, giving you the time and space to build strong relationships and provide tailored, impactful support.
You will help students regulate emotions, engage positively in lessons and develop routines that support their personal and academic progress.
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Supporting pupils during lessons and individual intervention sessions
Supporting pupils during lessons and individual intervention sessions
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Using consistent, calm de-escalation techniques
Using consistent, calm de-escalation techniques
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Acting as a trusted mentor and reliable adult role model
Acting as a trusted mentor and reliable adult role model
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Setting clear, firm and fair boundaries
Setting clear, firm and fair boundaries
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Remaining professional and composed during challenging situations, including verbal aggression
Remaining professional and composed during challenging situations, including verbal aggression
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Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and inclusion teams
Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and inclusion teams
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Resilient, patient and emotionally steady individuals
Resilient, patient and emotionally steady individuals
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Able to remain calm, non-reactive and solution-focused
Able to remain calm, non-reactive and solution-focused
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Confident in building rapport with young people
Confident in building rapport with young people
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Comfortable reinforcing expectations and maintaining boundaries
Comfortable reinforcing expectations and maintaining boundaries
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Prior SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential
Prior SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential
This role is ideal for candidates with transferable skills, including those from:
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Youth work
Youth work
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Sports coaching
Sports coaching
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Care or support roles
Care or support roles
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Behaviour or mentoring roles
Behaviour or mentoring roles
-
People-centred security positions
People-centred security positions
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Experienced and supportive staff team
Experienced and supportive staff team
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Small class sizes for more meaningful support
Small class sizes for more meaningful support
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Ongoing training from SEMH specialists
Ongoing training from SEMH specialists
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Clear progression route to a permanent role
Clear progression route to a permanent role
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The opportunity to make a significant, lasting difference to a young person's future
The opportunity to make a significant, lasting difference to a young person's future
If you're ready for a challenging yet deeply rewarding role, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for more information.
Are you seeking a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day? We are recruiting a dedicated Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist provision in Bury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young people who benefit from structure, encouragement, and a calm, positive role model.
This temp-to-perm position involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, both in small classroom groups and through 1:1 sessions. Class sizes are intentionally small, giving you the time and space to build strong relationships and provide tailored, impactful support.
You will help students regulate emotions, engage positively in lessons and develop routines that support their personal and academic progress.
-
Supporting pupils during lessons and individual intervention sessions
Supporting pupils during lessons and individual intervention sessions
-
Using consistent, calm de-escalation techniques
Using consistent, calm de-escalation techniques
-
Acting as a trusted mentor and reliable adult role model
Acting as a trusted mentor and reliable adult role model
-
Setting clear, firm and fair boundaries
Setting clear, firm and fair boundaries
-
Remaining professional and composed during challenging situations, including verbal aggression
Remaining professional and composed during challenging situations, including verbal aggression
-
Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and inclusion teams
Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and inclusion teams
-
Resilient, patient and emotionally steady individuals
Resilient, patient and emotionally steady individuals
-
Able to remain calm, non-reactive and solution-focused
Able to remain calm, non-reactive and solution-focused
-
Confident in building rapport with young people
Confident in building rapport with young people
-
Comfortable reinforcing expectations and maintaining boundaries
Comfortable reinforcing expectations and maintaining boundaries
-
Prior SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential
Prior SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential
This role is ideal for candidates with transferable skills, including those from:
-
Youth work
Youth work
-
Sports coaching
Sports coaching
-
Care or support roles
Care or support roles
-
Behaviour or mentoring roles
Behaviour or mentoring roles
-
People-centred security positions
People-centred security positions
-
Experienced and supportive staff team
Experienced and supportive staff team
-
Small class sizes for more meaningful support
Small class sizes for more meaningful support
-
Ongoing training from SEMH specialists
Ongoing training from SEMH specialists
-
Clear progression route to a permanent role
Clear progression route to a permanent role
-
The opportunity to make a significant, lasting difference to a young person's future
The opportunity to make a significant, lasting difference to a young person's future
If you're ready for a challenging yet deeply rewarding role, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for more information.