SEMH Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 210642 |
Summary
Location: Bury
Hours: Full-Time
A welcoming primary school in Bury is looking for a SEMH Support Assistant to join their team, working closely with pupils who need additional help managing emotions, behaviour, and engagement with learning.
This is a role where patience, consistency, and understanding make a real difference - not just in the classroom, but in a child's confidence and future.
You'll be supporting pupils who may find school challenging at times, helping them feel more settled, focused, and ready to learn.
Your role will include:
• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Helping children develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Supporting pupils to stay engaged with lessons and classroom routines
• Working alongside the teacher, SENCO, and wider support team
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, and positive relationships
• Creating a calm, structured, and supportive environment
You'll be someone pupils can rely on - a consistent and supportive presence throughout their day.
We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Ideally has worked in a primary school setting
• Is calm, patient, and able to stay consistent under pressure
• Builds strong relationships based on trust and understanding
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team
• Has experience with phonics or Read Write Inc. (RWI) (desirable)
• A full-time role in a supportive primary school
• Guidance from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to work in well-resourced, welcoming environments
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to:
• Complete an Enhanced DBS check
• Provide satisfactory references
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
If you are looking for a role where you can support pupils who need structure, patience, and encouragement, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV.
Hours: Full-Time
A welcoming primary school in Bury is looking for a SEMH Support Assistant to join their team, working closely with pupils who need additional help managing emotions, behaviour, and engagement with learning.
This is a role where patience, consistency, and understanding make a real difference - not just in the classroom, but in a child's confidence and future.
You'll be supporting pupils who may find school challenging at times, helping them feel more settled, focused, and ready to learn.
Your role will include:
• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Helping children develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Supporting pupils to stay engaged with lessons and classroom routines
• Working alongside the teacher, SENCO, and wider support team
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, and positive relationships
• Creating a calm, structured, and supportive environment
You'll be someone pupils can rely on - a consistent and supportive presence throughout their day.
We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Ideally has worked in a primary school setting
• Is calm, patient, and able to stay consistent under pressure
• Builds strong relationships based on trust and understanding
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team
• Has experience with phonics or Read Write Inc. (RWI) (desirable)
• A full-time role in a supportive primary school
• Guidance from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to work in well-resourced, welcoming environments
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to:
• Complete an Enhanced DBS check
• Provide satisfactory references
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
If you are looking for a role where you can support pupils who need structure, patience, and encouragement, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV.