SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Eccles, Greater Manchester
Position: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Agency: TradeWind Recruitment

TradeWind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a resilient and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary setting in Eccles. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, supporting them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The school supports secondary-aged pupils who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education and require additional support with their emotional regulation, behaviour, social skills, and engagement in learning. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to provide both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress.

• Assist in managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies.

• Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom to help them access learning.

• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-confidence.

• Work alongside teachers and other professionals to implement personalised support plans.

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment.

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or additional support needs.

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable learners.

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, residential care, sports coaching, or similar support roles would be advantageous.

• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed both academically and personally.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Access to free CPD and behaviour management training.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated specialist consultant.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.

• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a specialist educational setting.

Apply today through TradeWind Recruitment and help empower young people to reach their full potential.