Are you currently looking for a role where every day is different and your work truly transforms young people’s social and academic development? Then this may be the opportunity for you! Teaching Personnel is working with a supportive and passionate SEMH provision within the Gorton area. The students all have SEMH needs such as challenging and disruptive behaviour, Autism, low self-esteem. We are seeking a proactive, patient, and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to a Year 9 pupil, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve their full potential. Responsibilities Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them engage with learning and daily school activities. Implement personalised strategies to manage behaviour and promote emotional regulation in line with the pupil’s individual support plan. Assist in delivering tailored lessons and interventions, adapting resources to meet the pupil’s specific needs and learning style. Monitor and record progress, reporting observations to the class teacher and SENCO to inform ongoing support and planning. Offer emotional and social guidance, helping the pupil build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships. Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment, always following safeguarding procedures and school policies. Requirements An enhanced DBS on the update service (willingness to obtain one) Previous experience working with SEMH needs within an educational setting Team teach – desirable but not essential A proactive and resilient attitude Employment references covering the last 24 months This is a full-time position so Monday – Friday availability is essential Why Work with Teaching Personnel Competitive pay rates Ongoing training and professional development A supportive team The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then apply today by sending in your CV! 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.