Youth Worker (Teaching Assistant – SEMH Provision) Location: Failsworth Start Date: ASAP Agency: Teaching Personnel Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident, proactive, and resilient individual to work as a Youth Worker within a specialist SEMH provision in Failsworth. The role is based within a school setting, with a strong focus on behaviour support, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals from youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring backgrounds who are looking to transition into education. The Role You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom, helping them access learning and manage their behaviour positively. Key responsibilities include: Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups Assisting with classroom activities and adapting tasks to suit individual needs Supporting lesson delivery alongside the class teacher Using proactive behaviour management strategies to maintain engagement Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and de-escalation Promoting positive behaviour and social interaction Building strong, professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries Creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment Monitoring progress and contributing to individual support plans About the Provision This specialist SEMH setting supports pupils who may have: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs Behavioural challenges Difficulties accessing mainstream education The provision follows a trauma-informed approach, focusing on consistency, structure, and relationship-building to help pupils achieve positive outcomes. Requirements Essential: Experience in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or behaviour support with young people A confident, resilient, and proactive approach Strong communication and behaviour management skills Ability to remain calm in challenging situations Passion for supporting vulnerable young people Desirable: Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or within an SEMH setting Team Teach training (or willingness to complete training through Teaching Personnel) Understanding of trauma-informed practice and SEMH needs Why Apply? Gain valuable experience in a school-based SEMH setting Make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives Access ongoing training and development, including Team Teach Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel Apply Now If you are a motivated Youth Worker or support professional looking to take the next step into education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Teaching Personnel. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.