SEMH Teaching Assistant

Your new schoolHays Education are seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis in SEMH schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and alternative provisions across the Manchester area. These settings support children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often requiring a tailored approach to learning and behaviour management.Location: Manchester areaContract: Flexible supply work (full-time or part-time)Pay: Competitive daily ratesKey Duties/Responsibilities:Support pupils with SEMH needs in small groups or 1:1 settings.Assist with classroom activities and behaviour management strategies.Build positive relationships and provide emotional support to pupils.Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.Key Skills/Experience:Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (school or care setting)Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable)Training in behaviour management/team teach (desirable)Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, empathetic approachAbility to adapt to different settings and work flexiblyEnhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)Benefits:Flexible working to suit your availabilityRoles available in local schoolsTemp to perm placement opportunitiesOpportunities to work with a variety of schools, children and age rangesCompetitive daily ratesOpportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs.Ongoing support and free CV consultation with a dedicated Education Recruitment consultantAccess to Hays' Free CPD Library with 1000s of education-relevant courses£250 in retail vouchers for successful referralsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ