SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Location: Longsight, Manchester
Start Date: December 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing (via agency)
Pay: £90-£110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a resilient, compassionate, and motivated individual who thrives on supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH)?
We're working in partnership with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight who are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from December 2025.

About the Role:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students who may have experienced barriers to learning or have been excluded from mainstream education. Your role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.

• Building positive, trusting relationships to help re-engage pupils in education.

• Supporting learning across core subjects and personal development activities.

• Managing behaviour effectively using de-escalation strategies.

• Working closely with teachers, mentors, and the pastoral team.

About You:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.

• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.

• Able to form strong, positive relationships with students.

• Experienced in a PRU, alternative provision, or similar setting (desirable but not essential).

• Confident managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive engagement.

• Holds relevant qualifications or experience (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, Youth Work, Psychology, or similar).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay through the agency.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.

• Opportunity to make a real difference to young lives in a supportive, specialist setting.