SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant
Pupil Referral Unit - Longsight
Full Time | ASAP Start | Agency Placement (Temp to Perm Opportunity)

Are you a resilient and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a highly rewarding yet challenging role?

We are recruiting on behalf of a Pupil Referral Unit in Longsight for a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This position will initially be secured through an agency, with potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities for the right candidate.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils displaying severe and complex challenging behaviour

• Working 1:1 and in small intervention groups

• Implementing behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

• Supporting emotional regulation and structured routines

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering a tailored curriculum

• Maintaining a safe, consistent and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience supporting children with SEMH needs

• Confident managing high-level challenging behaviour

• Calm, resilient and consistent in approach

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Team Teach trained preferred (training can be provided via the agency)

• Experience within a PRU, alternative provision or specialist setting is highly desirable

What's On Offer:

• Full-time hours

• Competitive agency pay rates

• Ongoing CPD opportunities (including Team Teach training)

• Support from both the school and agency

• Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role

⚠️ Please note: This is a demanding role and requires candidates with substantial experience in behaviour support and SEMH settings.

If you are confident, committed and ready to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting, apply now for an immediate start.