SEMH Teaching Assistant | Psychology Graduates Welcome


Company:	Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£23,000 - £25,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M15 4ZB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Location: Greater Manchester (Various Locations)

Salary: £23,000–£25,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)

Closing Date: Applications considered as received

Looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change young lives?

Luma Education Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading specialist SEN school with multiple sites across Greater Manchester, seeking compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their growing teams.

These permanent opportunities are ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors and Learning Support Assistants, as well as Psychology graduates and graduates from related disciplines looking to begin a rewarding career in specialist education.

No previous school experience is essential if you have the right attitude, a genuine passion for supporting young people and a desire to make a lasting difference.

About the Role

You'll work closely with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and pastoral staff, you'll play a key role in creating a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment where every pupil can succeed.

You may support pupils with:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

ADHD

Attachment and trauma-related needs

Behaviour that challenges

Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties

Moderate learning difficulties

Your Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.

Encourage confidence, resilience and independence.

Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.

Help create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Record pupil progress and contribute to individual support plans.

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams.

This Role Would Suit

Psychology graduates.

Criminology graduates.

Sociology graduates.

Childhood Studies graduates.

Education Studies graduates.

Sports Coaching graduates.

Experienced Teaching Assistants.

Behaviour Mentors.

Youth Workers.

Residential Support Workers looking to move into education.

Whether you're starting your career or bringing valuable experience from education or care, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Receive

Permanent full-time position.

Salary of £23,000–£25,000 per annum.

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities.

Supportive and experienced leadership team.

Opportunity to work within one of Greater Manchester's leading specialist SEN schools.

A rewarding career where every day makes a genuine difference.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment specialises in connecting exceptional education professionals with specialist SEN schools, SEMH provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream schools across the UK.

We pride ourselves on matching passionate people with schools where they can thrive, develop their careers and positively impact the lives of children and young people.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Apply Today

To apply, please send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344 for a confidential discussion.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged throughout the recruitment process.

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