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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 500 - 550 /
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

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Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Specialist School - Wigan
 Full-Time | Immediate Start | £500-£550 per week

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Maybe you have recently graduated with a Psychology degree or similar or have a track record of relevant experience such as support work, SEN support or care?

Do you have the patience, resilience, and empathy needed to help pupils overcome barriers to learning?

A specialist SEMH school in Wigan is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school provides tailored education for pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support in order to re-engage with learning.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them regulate behaviour, develop positive coping strategies, and build confidence within the classroom.

You will support pupils with needs including anxiety, behavioural challenges, trauma-related behaviours, and additional learning needs, while working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a calm and structured environment in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.

What's on Offer

Up to £550 per week
Immediate start available
Long-term, full-time role
Specialist SEMH training and mentoring
Excellent experience for careers in education, psychology, or youth workIdeal Candidate

Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent
Confident managing challenging behaviour
Passion for supporting vulnerable learners
Experience in education, care, youth work, or coaching beneficialThis SEMH Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to have a genuine, meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable learners, as well as upskilling yourself and gaining valuable experience within SEN support. As such this SEMH Teaching Assistant role is the ideal springboard to launch careers in Educational Psychology, Therapy, Counselling or SEN Education.

Prospero is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks in line with statutory guidance. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting SEMH Teaching Assistant role today!

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Wigan Specialist School - Up to £550 per week

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