SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor

Location: Bury (Secondary School)
Contract: Full-time – Temporary / Temp to Permanent
Start Date: September

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Bury from September. The school supports students who have been partially or permanently excluded from mainstream education and need additional guidance to re-engage with learning.

In this role, you will support students who may display challenging behaviours, both in the classroom and through targeted 1:1 mentoring. You will play a vital part in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and personal development within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs during lessons

• Deliver 1:1 mentoring and targeted interventions where required

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and structured activities

• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation

• Build strong, trusting relationships to improve engagement and progress

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

About You

Previous experience is not essential; however, you should feel confident working with challenging behaviour and be able to demonstrate relevant transferable skills, such as:

• Youth work or mentoring experience

• Care or support work

• Coaching or community-based roles with young people

• Behaviour support or SEMH-related experience

• Any experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals

Key Skills & Qualities

• Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage challenging behaviour professionally

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming team environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives

• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to education, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to Permanent

Application Questions:

• Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

• Do you have a notice period to give?

Work Location: In person