Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £95 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | TAMESIDE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Tameside
Start Date: ASAP
Role: School-based support
Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience
Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils in Tameside. This opportunity would suit someone who is confident supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and can help them overcome barriers to learning.
We are looking for a patient, resilient and consistent individual who can build positive relationships with pupils, promote emotional regulation and encourage engagement in education.
Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will help pupils manage the demands of the school day and participate more positively in learning.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
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Building positive relationships and establishing trust with young people.
Building positive relationships and establishing trust with young people.
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Helping pupils develop strategies to manage their emotions and behaviour.
Helping pupils develop strategies to manage their emotions and behaviour.
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Using appropriate de-escalation techniques when challenging situations arise.
Using appropriate de-escalation techniques when challenging situations arise.
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Maintaining clear boundaries and reinforcing school expectations.
Maintaining clear boundaries and reinforcing school expectations.
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Encouraging pupils to attend, participate in and remain engaged with lessons.
Encouraging pupils to attend, participate in and remain engaged with lessons.
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Supporting pupils who struggle with motivation, social interaction or emotional regulation.
Supporting pupils who struggle with motivation, social interaction or emotional regulation.
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Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
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Working with teachers to implement individual support plans and agreed behaviour strategies.
Working with teachers to implement individual support plans and agreed behaviour strategies.
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Sharing observations about pupils' progress and engagement with the wider team.
Sharing observations about pupils' progress and engagement with the wider team.
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Contributing to a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
Contributing to a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
We're looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure and understands the importance of balancing empathy with consistent boundaries.
You should have:
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Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Confidence using positive behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.
Confidence using positive behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.
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A patient, resilient and non-judgemental approach.
A patient, resilient and non-judgemental approach.
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The ability to respond appropriately to challenging situations.
The ability to respond appropriately to challenging situations.
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Confidence encouraging pupils to make positive choices and engage with learning.
Confidence encouraging pupils to make positive choices and engage with learning.
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The ability to work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams.
The ability to work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams.
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A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
Experience in a secondary school, alternative provision, PRU or specialist SEND setting would be particularly beneficial.
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Opportunities to work within secondary education across Tameside.
Opportunities to work within secondary education across Tameside.
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The chance to make a positive difference to pupils' wellbeing and engagement.
The chance to make a positive difference to pupils' wellbeing and engagement.
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Experience supporting young people with additional social, emotional and behavioural needs.
Experience supporting young people with additional social, emotional and behavioural needs.
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Opportunity to develop your pastoral and behaviour-support skills.
Opportunity to develop your pastoral and behaviour-support skills.
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Ongoing support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.
Ongoing support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.
If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, 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.