Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEMH School) - Full Time
Location: Eccles
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A specialist education recruitment agency is currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a well-established SEMH school in Eccles on a full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to thrive in an educational environment.

The school provides a nurturing and structured setting for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom may have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream education. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both the academic and personal development of pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs

Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons

Support pupils in managing behaviour and developing positive coping strategies

Build strong, trusting relationships with students to promote engagement and confidence

Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs

A patient, calm and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning

A relevant qualification in education, childcare, youth work or psychology (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

Full-time position with consistent working hours

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

Opportunities for training and professional development

The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people

This role would be particularly suited to candidates with backgrounds in education, youth work, care work, psychology graduates, sports coaching or behavioural support.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing in line with safeguarding requirements.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for a fulfilling role within a supportive SEMH setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity