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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 92.5 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor

Location: Bury (Secondary School)
Contract: Full-time – Temporary / Temp to Permanent
Start Date: September

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Bury from September. The school supports students who have been partially or permanently excluded from mainstream education and need additional guidance to re-engage with learning.

In this role, you will support students who may display challenging behaviours, both in the classroom and through targeted 1:1 mentoring. You will play a vital part in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and personal development within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

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    Support students with SEMH needs during lessons

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    Deliver 1:1 mentoring and targeted interventions where required

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    Assist teachers in delivering lessons and structured activities

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    Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation

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    Build strong, trusting relationships to improve engagement and progress

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    Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

About You

Previous experience is not essential; however, you should feel confident working with challenging behaviour and be able to demonstrate relevant transferable skills, such as:

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    Youth work or mentoring experience

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    Care or support work

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    Coaching or community-based roles with young people

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    Behaviour support or SEMH-related experience

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    Any experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals

Key Skills & Qualities

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    Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure

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    Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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    Ability to manage challenging behaviour professionally

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    Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

What the School Offers

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    A supportive and welcoming team environment

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    Ongoing training and development opportunities

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    The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives

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    Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to education, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to Permanent

Application Questions:

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    Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

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    Do you have a notice period to give?

Work Location: In person

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