SEMH Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Manchester Pay: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time | Term-Time Only Start Date: Immediate / September 2026

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change the direction of a young person’s life?

A supportive and well-established secondary school in Manchester is seeking a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to work with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to engage with education. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a real difference while developing valuable experience in education, youth work, psychology or behaviour support.

This is not just a classroom support role — it’s an opportunity to mentor, guide and inspire young people who need positive role models and consistent support.

About the School

The school provides a structured and nurturing learning environment for students aged 11–16 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many students may have faced barriers to learning in mainstream education and benefit from additional support to re-engage with their studies.

The school focuses on building confidence, emotional resilience and life skills alongside academic learning.

The setting includes:

• Small class sizes allowing for individualised attention • Dedicated pastoral and behaviour support teams • Wellbe...