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SEMH Support Assistant
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bolton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Personnel is currently working with a specialist SEMH provision in the BL3 area of Bolton to recruit a committed and flexible SEMH Support Assistant to work with young people who require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support.
This full-time role is ideal for someone with previous experience in education, youth work, or care settings — and who is confident in supporting young people both in the classroom and during off-site enrichment activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs on a 1:1 or small group basis
Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for pupils who may display challenging behaviour
Assist in the delivery of structured learning sessions and therapeutic activities
Take students out on off-site enrichment and activity days — a full UK driving licence is essential
Build strong, positive relationships with students to support their personal and academic development
Work collaboratively with teachers, mentors, and other support staff
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with young people with SEMH or additional needs
A full UK driving licence and willingness to transport students for activities/trips
Resilience, patience, and a calm, confident approach
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable or at-risk young people
The ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour and provide consistent, supportive care
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What You Can Expect:
A full-time role during school hours (Monday to Friday, term time)
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to free CPD training courses to develop your skill set
A varied role with classroom-based work and active enrichment days
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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