SEMH Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	26 January 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £150 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	25 February 2026
Location:	Bolton, North West, BL1 1RU
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP223173CT3103-A479967-26012026

Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day Supply, Starting Immediately These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will work across multiple schools, providing day-to-day support with the potential for longer-term or permanent roles.Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in classroom and small group settings
• Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure inclusive learning
• Provide one-to-one support where required and help pupils engage with learning activities
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs is desirable
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and emotional support strategies
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain a calm, supportive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service

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!