L2 SEMH Teaching Assistant (Outreach - driver required)
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | OL14 6LP |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Cover People are hiring!
L2 SEMH Teaching Assistant (Outreach - driver required)
Location: Eccles, Salford
Pay Rate: £100-£120 per day DOE
Start Date: ASAP.
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you a qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant who enjoys building positive relationships with young people? Do you have experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and the resilience to handle challenging situations calmly?
Cover People are recruiting an enthusiastic SEMH Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the Outreach Team of a secondary SEMH school in Eccles, Salford. You'll work with young people who may need additional support with behaviour, engagement, confidence and accessing education.
NB. Driver required for this role.
The Role:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
- Work as part of the school's Outreach Team to support pupils both within and beyond the main classroom environment.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and encourage engagement with education.
- Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, remaining calm, patient and consistent.
- Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and independence.
- Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and reduce barriers to learning.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider Outreach Team to support pupils' needs.
- Adapt your approach to suit individual pupils and their circumstances.
The Ideal Candidate:
- L2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
- Resilient, patient and calm when dealing with difficult situations.
- Confident building strong relationships with secondary-aged pupils.
- A positive and consistent approach to behaviour support.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Flexible, proactive and willing to get involved wherever support is needed.
- A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and make progress.
Why Choose Cover People?
- Competitive daily pay.
- Weekly pay, paid PAYE, with holiday allowance accrued.
- Dedicated support from consultant with over 14years local experience.
- Free CPD and training opportunities.
- Long-term and permanent opportunities.
APPLY NOW!
To apply for this Eccles, Salford based L2 SEMH Teaching Assistant role, click APPLY below.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and will be offered work subject to successfully completing Cover People's compliance checks.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.