Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant - North Manchester - September Start
Your New Job
Hays Education are working in partnership with a specialist secondary school in North Manchester to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant. This full-time role is to start in September and is offered on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support, both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils access a bespoke curriculum that includes academic and vocational elements.
Your New Company
This welcoming and inclusive SEMH school, located in a quiet area of North Manchester, is part of a well-regarded multi-academy trust. It supports pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 who require a nurturing, structured environment to thrive. The school is known for its trauma-informed approach, strong staff-pupil relationships, and commitment to emotional wellbeing and personal development. With a focus on relational practice and restorative approaches, the school provides a calm and supportive setting where every young person is encouraged to reach their full potential -academically, socially, and emotionally.
What You'll Need to Succeed
* Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
* A calm, empathetic, and patient approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
* A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Hays
* Qualifications such as Team Teach, MAPA, or a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification are advantageous but not essential.
What You'll Get in Return
* Competitive daily rate (£85-£100 per day, depending on experience)
* Full support from a dedicated Hays consultant
* Access to free CPD training including behaviour management and safeguarding
* Opportunity to work in a rewarding and supportive environment
* Potential for a permanent contract
* £250 refer-a-friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant job in North Manchester, click 'Apply Now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact the Hays Manchester Education team directly. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new role in education, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential chat about your career.
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