SEMH Teaching Assistant, Trafford

  • Location: Trafford
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.56 - 110 per day
  • Start date: 11/05/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions is currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Trafford. This is a long-term opportunity, ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access education.

The Role

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
  • Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
  • Support pupils in managing their behaviour and emotions
  • Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff
  • Promote the social and emotional development of pupils

The Candidate

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively
  • A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
  • A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) is desirable but not essential

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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