SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary, Trafford

  • Location: Trafford
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £88.92 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education is proud to be working with one of its partner schools in the Trafford area that is looking for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant. Based in Year 5/6, the SEMH Teaching Assistant will work with two children across Upper KS2 supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. Experience supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis is essential for this role.

This excellent 2-form entry primary school is based in Sale and boasts excellent transport links to Manchester, Trafford and Salford by car – as well as tram and bus. Strong senior leaders have worked hard with staff to create a warm learning environment where children feel safe and enjoy learning with their peers. With an inclusive learning environment, classrooms are well staffed and resourced to cater for needs of their pupils.

Job Specification

• Supervise and provide learning support for students in small groups and on a one to one basis
• Assist with the development of individual education and Behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
• Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.

Personal Specification


• Have experience working in the care, youth work, coaching or education sector
• Be outgoing, fun and engaging
• Willing to support children of all abilities and needs
• Have experience of behaviour management and de-escalation
• Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning
• Experience in the education and training sector

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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