SEMH Keyworker, Manchester

  • Location: Manchester
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £445 - 500 per week
  • Start date: 02/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

£445-£500 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

New Directions Education is working with a SEMH provision in North Manchester that is looking for a SEMH Keyworker from September 2025 on a longer-term, full-time basis.

The School:

  • Provides dedicated support for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage positively with learning, build emotional resilience, and develop appropriate coping strategies.
  • Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ with Outstanding features, the school is recognised for its strong leadership, high-quality teaching, and commitment to pupil development.
  • An inspiring learning environment caters to the needs of every pupil with encouragement to succeed to the best of their ability at all times

The Role:

  • Full-time KS3/4 classroom support working with learners with SEMH needs
  • Small specialist classes of between 5-8 learners with SEMH needs – with a strong focus on teaching and learning
  • Working with other adults/ professionals – including outside agencies to promote the best possible bespoke support for the student and their needs

The Candidate:

  • Experience working with secondary aged pupils in a SEMH school or similar setting
  • Team Teach certificate is desired but not essential for this role



What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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