SEMH Teaching Assistant - Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Posted by Aspire People
£120 – £133 a day
Stoke-on-Trent · Temporary
📍 Location: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
💷 Pay: Above Market Average - Excellent Weekly Rates
📅 Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner if available)
⏰ Full-Time | Term Time Only
Aspire People are recruiting!
I'm Ethan from Aspire People, and I'm currently recruiting 6 SEMH Teaching Assistants for a well-established Secondary Alternative Provision in Hanley.
If you have experience working with young people and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. We're offering above-market-average pay to secure the very best support staff.
The Role
You'll be supporting secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with learning, manage behaviour positively, and achieve their full potential.
You'll work alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, providing support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within a structured, supportive environment.
We're Looking For:
Experience working with young people in education, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring, or similar settings.
A calm, resilient, and positive attitude.
Confidence building strong relationships with students.
A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
What We Offer:
✅ Above-market-average rates of pay
✅ Weekly pay
✅ Full-time, long-term opportunities
✅ Ongoing support from Ethan at Aspire People
✅ Opportunity to secure a permanent position
✅ A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
These roles are expected to fill quickly, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply or find out more, contact Ethan at Aspire People today.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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