SEMH Teaching Assistant, Manchester

  • Location: Manchester
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £445 - 500 per week
  • Start date: To be confirmed
  • 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 primary school in Trafford that is looking for a full-time teaching assistant to join them from September. This is longer-term with potential for a contract beyond this point.

The School:

  • Specialist primary school that is 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 KS2 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 primary 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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