SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Location: | Longsight, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 219401 |
Summary
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary PRU
Longsight, Manchester
Full-Time | September Start
Are you passionate about supporting children who need additional emotional, social, and behavioural support to succeed in education?
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight from September. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage positively with learning and develop essential life skills.
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children who may display challenging behaviours.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
- Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- SEMH or SEND settings.
- Primary education.
- Youth work.
- Residential care.
- Mental health support services.
- Support worker or key worker roles.
- Behaviour mentoring.
Team Teach training is desirable, but not essential. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided for the right candidate.
- Be patient, empathetic, and resilient.
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Be confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.
- Be committed to supporting vulnerable children to achieve their potential.
- Have a genuine interest in working within alternative provision.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Full Team Teach training if required.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and experienced staff team.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Full-Time
If you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Mental Health Worker, Youth Worker, or in a similar role and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to help shape positive futures for children who need it most.
Longsight, Manchester
Full-Time | September Start
Are you passionate about supporting children who need additional emotional, social, and behavioural support to succeed in education?
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight from September. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage positively with learning and develop essential life skills.
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children who may display challenging behaviours.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
- Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- SEMH or SEND settings.
- Primary education.
- Youth work.
- Residential care.
- Mental health support services.
- Support worker or key worker roles.
- Behaviour mentoring.
Team Teach training is desirable, but not essential. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided for the right candidate.
- Be patient, empathetic, and resilient.
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Be confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.
- Be committed to supporting vulnerable children to achieve their potential.
- Have a genuine interest in working within alternative provision.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Full Team Teach training if required.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and experienced staff team.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Full-Time
If you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Mental Health Worker, Youth Worker, or in a similar role and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to help shape positive futures for children who need it most.