SEMH Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	03 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £150 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	05 March 2026
Location:	Bury, North West, BL9 0ST
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP224202CT3103-A481433-03022026

Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistants – Full-time and Part-time roles available
We are looking for committed SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs across a range of school settings in Bury and the surrounding areas. These flexible opportunities are ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive in a supportive environment.Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist teachers in creating a calm and inclusive classroom environment
• Implement behaviour management strategies and personalised support plans
• Support pupils’ emotional well-being and encourage positive social interactions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Promote resilience and independence in pupils through tailored interventions

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs in an educational setting
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Ability to build trusting and positive relationships with pupils
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness 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!