SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEMH School
Castlefield, Manchester
Full-Time | September Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people and want to make a genuine difference every day?
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Secondary SEMH School in the Castlefield area of Manchester from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students who require additional emotional, behavioural, and academic support to achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
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Support students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
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Build strong, positive relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma or barriers to education.
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Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
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Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive engagement with learning.
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Encourage emotional regulation, social development, and independence.
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Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for all students.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
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SEMH or SEND schools.
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Alternative provision settings.
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Youth work.
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Mental health support services.
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Residential care.
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Behaviour mentoring.
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Support worker or key worker roles.
Team Teach training is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for suitable candidates.
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Be calm, patient, and resilient under pressure.
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Have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or additional needs.
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Be able to build positive and professional relationships with students.
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Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
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Be committed to helping students overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.
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Competitive rates of pay.
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Full Team Teach training where required.
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Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
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A supportive and experienced leadership team.
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The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational setting.
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Castlefield, Manchester
Contract: Full-Time
Whether your background is in education, youth work, mental health services, residential care, or support work, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a specialist SEMH school and help young people develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed.
