SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEMH School - Wigan - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time

Are you confident supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour?

Do you have the resilience and strong personality required to succeed in a specialist SEMH setting?

Are you keen to act as a positive role model for pupils who need consistent guidance and support?

A specialist SEMH school in Wigan is seeking a committed and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs. Join a supportive and structured environment where you can play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils through 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping them regulate behaviour, engage with learning, and develop positive routines.

A central part of this SEMH Teaching Assistant role is managing challenging behaviour using consistent, structured strategies. You will support pupils in improving emotional regulation, building confidence, and re-engaging with education.

You will act as a reliable and positive role model, providing stability, encouragement, and clear boundaries for pupils who require strong, consistent support.

What's on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEMH Teaching Assistant role
• Immediate start available
• Behaviour management and SEMH training
• Excellent experience for careers in education, psychology, or youth work

Ideal Candidate - SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Experience in youth work, SEN, care, or sports coaching highly desirable
• Resilient, confident, and calm under pressure
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Wigan is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact, supporting pupils to overcome challenges and succeed.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest today.

Prospero is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Wigan SEMH School - Up to £600 per week

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