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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 February 2026
Salary: £82.5 to £150 per day
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 05 March 2026
Location: Tameside, North West, OL6 0GS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Step Teachers Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: MP224209CT3103-A476857-03022026

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Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Daily supply across Tameside and surrounding areas, starting as soon as possible These flexible opportunities are ideal for teaching assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings.Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:
  • Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in mainstream classrooms
  • Assist with personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
  • Promote inclusion and encourage independence in learning
  • Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to monitor progress and adapt support
  • Help manage behaviour and create a calm, safe learning environment
  • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and school policies
Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:
  • Experience supporting students with SEMH needs in secondary schools
  • Understanding of a range of emotional and behavioural challenges
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills as an SEMH Teaching Assistant
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
  • Patience, resilience and a proactive approach to learning support
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
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 UpdateService 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!

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