SEMH Support Assistant, Manchester

Job Description

SEMH Support Assistant

Location: Trafford
Job Type: Full-Time | February 2025 Start
Salary: £450-500 per week (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

Are you experienced in supporting students with SEMH needs? Do you have a knack for building relationships with hard-to-reach learners? If you’re seeking a rewarding and impactful role, we want to hear from you.

New Directions Education is working with a specialist secondary provision inTrafford, supporting learners with a rangefo needs. We are looking for a dedicated SEMH Support Assistant to provide one-to-one and small group support, helping students engage in learning and build confidence.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or support work, particularly those with strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

Key Responsibilities of SEMH Support Assistant:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in teaching GCSE and Functional Skills subjects.
• Help develop individual education and behaviour plans, setting achievable goals.
• Build trusting relationships to support student well-being and progress.
• Encourage engagement in classroom activities and positive interactions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and SEND specialists.

Person Specification:

• Experience in education, care, youth work, or coaching.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and SEND needs.
• Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Confident, engaging, and able to build strong relationships.
• A positive and proactive attitude towards learning support.
• Experience in the education and training sector

What We Offer:

• A dedicated Account Manager for ongoing support.
• Regular and varied supply work opportunities.
• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE – no hidden fees).
• Potential for long-term roles.
• Full compliance with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).
• Access to a network of schools across the UK.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Free CPD training, including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, and Team Teach.

We are fully committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must complete a full enhanced DBS check.

For more details, contact Tom Faithwaite at New Directions Education – Manchester.

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