Step Teachers Manchester are hiring for a Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bury. Are you a natural at engaging and motivating young people? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils from vulnerable backgrounds? If so, then this SEMH Teaching Assistant role is for you! This is a Temp-to-Perm role, starting ASAP at a Secondary Alternative Education Provision in Bury. Role: Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant at Secondary Alternative Provision in Bury. Start: ASAP. Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Contract: Temp-to-Perm could move onto contract at end of 12 weeks. Pay - £95-110/day DOE for first 12 weeks. Paid PAYE direct via Step Teachers. We don t use umbrella companies! Equal pay to perm staff in similar role from 13th weeks onwards anyway, if staying temp at this point. Free CPD Via Step Teachers, The National College and Creative Education DBS Refunds new applications refunded after 20 days of work with us. Step Perks 24hr GP and counselling, retail, gym and cinema discounts Support throughout from consultant with over a decade of local experience What you ll do: Support children with SEMH, challenging behaviours, and Autism in class. Show empathy, patience, and perseverance to pupils from vulnerable backgrounds and provide encouragement and positive reinforcement. Identify triggers and use preventative and de-escalation strategies for behaviour management. Break down tasks and instructions for easier understanding