SEMH Teaching Assistant - Full-Time - Immediate Start
Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We're working with a well-regarded, purpose-built specialist school in the Oldhamarea to recruit full-time SEMH Teaching Assistants to begin as soon as possible.
This setting provides an exceptional learning environment for primary-aged pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, Autism, speech and language difficulties, and other additional learning needs. All pupils have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a highly personalised, child-centred approach to learning.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support pupils both in and out of class to access a broad and balanced curriculum
* Help children build confidence, improve behaviour, and re-engage with learning
* Encourage emotional development, resilience, and positive social interactions
* Work closely with class teachers and therapists to implement individual learning and behaviour strategies
* Support a low pupil-to-adult ratio within small, nurturing classes
* Two well-equipped, purpose-built sites designed to meet a wide range of complex needs
* Staffed by a dedicated team committed to building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
* A focus on raising self-esteem, developing life skills, and supporting long-term personal growth
* A safe, structured and consistent environment for pupils who may have previously struggled in mainstream settings
* A strong track record of positive outcomes both academically and socially
Essential:
* Experience supporting children with SEMH, Autism, or additional needs, ideally in a school, PRU, or care setting
* A calm, consistent and nurturing approach to behaviour support
* Full availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Desirable:
* Experience with EHCPs or personalised learning plans
* Training in Team Teach or other behaviour management strategies
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