SEMH Teaching Assistant
  • England,North West,Greater Manchester
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £100 - £135 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionYour new school

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Hays Education is urgently recruiting experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and specialist secondary schools in Manchester.

Why Work with Hays Education?
*Immediate Start Available
- We need SEMH TAs now in Manchester!
*Diverse School Settings
- Gain experience in both mainstream and specialist SEMH environments
*Career Support
- Ongoing training, CV consultations, and professional development
*Flexible Work Options
- Choose from temporary, long-term, or permanent roles


Key Responsibilities:
*Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
*Help implement personalised behaviour and emotional support strategies
*Support classroom teachers in managing challenging behaviour and promoting engagement
*Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
*Work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and external professionals
*Monitor and report on student progress and emotional wellbeing

Requirements:
*Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or behavioural support setting or working with vulnerable people, potentially in a healthcare setting
*Strong communication, empathy, and resilience
*A calm, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting students with complex needs


What We Offer:
*Competitive pay:
Up to £120/day + holiday pay (PAYE or Umbrella)
*Access to the
Hays Education App
- manage timesheets, training, and benefits
*£250 referral bonus
for recommending a friend
*Free CV consultation and career advice from a dedicated education consultant



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What you need to do now


If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Job number 3925820

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