Job Description:

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Assistant – ASAP

Location: Oldham
Pay: £92.50–£110 Per Day
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary With the Potential to Become Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, patient and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants / Behaviour Support Assistants to join a specialist educational setting in Oldham, with opportunities available for immediate starts.

The provision works with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including young people who have experienced fixed-term or permanent exclusion from mainstream education. The aim is to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and build the confidence and skills needed to succeed in education.

Working alongside teaching staff, you will provide classroom and one-to-one support, helping pupils regulate their emotions, engage with learning and make progress both academically and personally. This can be a demanding role, but it offers a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEMH needs during lessons and throughout the school day.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one support to pupils who require additional guidance and encouragement.
• Assist teachers with lessons, classroom activities and structured learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop emotional regulation strategies.
• Build trusting relationships that promote confidence, engagement and participation.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive environment where pupils feel supported.
• Establish clear boundaries while responding calmly and appropriately to behaviours that challenge.

About You

Previous experience in a school or educational setting is advantageous but not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates with relevant transferable skills from backgrounds such as:

• Youth Work and Mentoring
• Care and Support Work
• Sports Coaching
• Behaviour Support
• Residential Care
• Mental Health Support
• Working With Children and Young People

Skills and Qualities

• Confident supporting pupils who display behaviours that challenge.
• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining consistent boundaries.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable to pupils' individual needs.
• Understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Immediate starts available, with further opportunities for September.
• Temporary positions with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives.

If you're passionate about supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping pupils succeed both inside and outside the classroom, we'd love to hear from you!