SEMH Teaching Assistant

4775808
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Teaching Assistant
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Daily Rate

SEMH Teaching Assistant Jobs in Manchester

Your new school

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Hays Education is urgently recruiting experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and specialist secondary schools in Manchester.


Why Work with Hays Education?

  • Immediate Start Available
    – We need SEMH TAs now in Manchester!
  • Diverse School Settings
    – Gain experience in both mainstream and specialist SEMH environments
  • Career Support
    – Ongoing training, CV consultations, and professional development
  • Flexible Work Options
    – Choose from temporary, long-term, or permanent roles


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
  • Help implement personalised behaviour and emotional support strategies
  • Support classroom teachers in managing challenging behaviour and promoting engagement
  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
  • Work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and external professionals
  • Monitor and report on student progress and emotional wellbeing

Requirements:
  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or behavioural support setting or working with vulnerable people, potentially in a healthcare setting
  • Strong communication, empathy, and resilience
  • A calm, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting students with complex needs


What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay:
    Up to £120/day + holiday pay (PAYE or Umbrella)
  • Access to the
    Hays Education App
    – manage timesheets, training, and benefits
  • £250 referral bonus
    for recommending a friend
  • Free CV consultation and career advice from a dedicated education consultant



Refer a Friend – Earn £250 in Vouchers!

Know someone perfect for an SEMH TA role? Refer them to Hays and receive £250 in high street voucherswhen they complete 20 days of work.

What you need to do now


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