SEMH Teaching Assistant - North Manchester - September Start

Your New Job

Hays Education are working in partnership with a specialist secondary school in North Manchester to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant. This full-time role is to start in September and is offered on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support, both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils access a bespoke curriculum that includes academic and vocational elements.

Your New Company

This welcoming and inclusive SEMH school, located in a quiet area of North Manchester, is part of a well-regarded multi-academy trust. It supports pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 who require a nurturing, structured environment to thrive. The school is known for its trauma-informed approach, strong staff-pupil relationships, and commitment to emotional wellbeing and personal development. With a focus on relational practice and restorative approaches, the school provides a calm and supportive setting where every young person is encouraged to reach their full potential -academically, socially, and emotionally.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or behavio...