SEMH Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant in Heywood, Rochdale, the work centres on providing 1:1 and small‑group support, adapting activities to meet sensory, cognitive, and communication needs. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Play a key part in meeting the diverse needs of the pupils, offering personalised support and opportunity to help them grow academically, socially and emotionally. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff and parents/carers to ensure nurturing, consistent and personalised support is available.

What you would be doing

Providing 1:1 and small‑group support, adapting activities to meet sensory, cognitive, and communication needs. Supporting pupils with SEMH difficulties, SLCN, ASD, SLCN, Mild and Specific Learning Needs and sensory needs following individual EHCP targets. Supporting pupils during regulated and dysregulated behaviours, using de‑escalation and positive behaviour strategies.

What you need

• Long-term, full-time positions across a variety of schools.
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience working with young people with SEMH and SEN needs.

Practical information

• Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident, resilient and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 8 - 16-year-olds, with varying needs in a school in Heywood, Roch.
• The school supports pupils whose primary need is Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
• Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience