SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Failsworth, Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 197361 |
Summary
Secondary Students | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting young people who face challenges in accessing their education? A specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Failsworth is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. Many students present with social, emotional and mental health needs, may display challenging behaviours, or have experienced permanent exclusion - your support can make a genuine difference.
In this position, you will:
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Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support
Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support
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Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and safe learning environment
Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and safe learning environment
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Encourage positive engagement in learning and structured daily routines
Encourage positive engagement in learning and structured daily routines
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Build trusting relationships that help pupils regulate emotions and develop resilience
Build trusting relationships that help pupils regulate emotions and develop resilience
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Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored, meaningful learning activities
Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored, meaningful learning activities
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Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and positive behaviour
Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and positive behaviour
We're looking for someone who:
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Is confident managing challenging behaviours in a professional, measured way
Is confident managing challenging behaviours in a professional, measured way
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Remains calm, patient and consistent during heightened situations
Remains calm, patient and consistent during heightened situations
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Has experience in SEMH environments or brings transferable skills from youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring or alternative provision
Has experience in SEMH environments or brings transferable skills from youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring or alternative provision
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Is resilient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people progress
Is resilient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people progress
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Is open to a temporary role with a view to becoming permanent
Is open to a temporary role with a view to becoming permanent
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A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
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Ongoing training and development in SEMH and behaviour support
Ongoing training and development in SEMH and behaviour support
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The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who need stability and encouragement
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who need stability and encouragement
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A clear pathway to a permanent role
A clear pathway to a permanent role
If you're ready to take on a purposeful and rewarding position in Failsworth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a real impact on the young people who need your support most.
Are you passionate about supporting young people who face challenges in accessing their education? A specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Failsworth is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. Many students present with social, emotional and mental health needs, may display challenging behaviours, or have experienced permanent exclusion - your support can make a genuine difference.
In this position, you will:
-
Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support
Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support
-
Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and safe learning environment
Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and safe learning environment
-
Encourage positive engagement in learning and structured daily routines
Encourage positive engagement in learning and structured daily routines
-
Build trusting relationships that help pupils regulate emotions and develop resilience
Build trusting relationships that help pupils regulate emotions and develop resilience
-
Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored, meaningful learning activities
Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored, meaningful learning activities
-
Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and positive behaviour
Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and positive behaviour
We're looking for someone who:
-
Is confident managing challenging behaviours in a professional, measured way
Is confident managing challenging behaviours in a professional, measured way
-
Remains calm, patient and consistent during heightened situations
Remains calm, patient and consistent during heightened situations
-
Has experience in SEMH environments or brings transferable skills from youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring or alternative provision
Has experience in SEMH environments or brings transferable skills from youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring or alternative provision
-
Is resilient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people progress
Is resilient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people progress
-
Is open to a temporary role with a view to becoming permanent
Is open to a temporary role with a view to becoming permanent
-
A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
-
Ongoing training and development in SEMH and behaviour support
Ongoing training and development in SEMH and behaviour support
-
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who need stability and encouragement
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who need stability and encouragement
-
A clear pathway to a permanent role
A clear pathway to a permanent role
If you're ready to take on a purposeful and rewarding position in Failsworth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a real impact on the young people who need your support most.