SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: North Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, small primary school in North Manchester. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive role, can remain calm under pressure, and is confident in setting clear boundaries while offering consistent emotional support.
About the Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will support children throughout the school day to regulate emotions, engage in lessons, and build positive relationships.
You will also be a trusted adult during moments of dysregulation, providing reassurance and using appropriate strategies to help pupils feel safe, settled, and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs
* Manage and respond to challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques
* Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and social skills
* Build strong, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils
* Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure a cohesive approach
* Maintain a structured, safe and nurturing learning environment
* Deliver 1:1 support where needed
Essential Criteria
* Experience supporting, or a strong understanding of, SEMH and behavioural needs
* Calm, patient and resilient approach
* Proactive thinking
* Confidence in managing dysregulated behaviour
* Ability to provide consistent 1:1 support and guidance
* Strong team-working and communication skills
* Full-time availability and commitment to a long-term role
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience in an SEMH, SEN or specialist education setting
* Team Teach training (or willingness to complete training)
What Teaching Personnel Offer
* Long-term placement within a supportive school setting
* Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
* Competitive weekly pay
* Access to training and development opportunities
* A highly rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on pupils’ lives
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and feel confident managing challenging behaviours, we would love to hear from you.
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.