SEMH Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £150 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	12 February 2026
Location:	Manchester, North West, M9 5QN
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP221816CT3103-A478262-13012026

Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full-time, daily supply from as soon as possible These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEMH Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different primary school settings in Manchester and the surrounding areas.Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement individual support plans
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to help pupils access learning
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour strategies
• Assist with personal care and sensory needs where required
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reviews and target setting

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Has recent experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a primary school setting
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and a calm, empathetic approach
• Is confident working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Has a clear Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!