SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Role Overview:
Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Wigan
Contract Type: Full Time, Term-time only,
Rate of Pay: .00 per day
Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

About the School:

Are you a resilient, calm and relationship-focused practitioner with experience supporting young people who may present with challenging behaviour?

We are working with a specialist secondary school in Wigan that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with significant social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a structured, supportive and therapeutic environment where students benefit from clear expectations, consistent routines and staff who are committed to building positive, trusting relationships.

This role would suit someone who is confident managing challenging behaviour, able to remain calm in demanding situations, and passionate about helping young people develop positive coping strategies and engage in their learning.

As a Behaviour Intervention Practitioner, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a secondary-aged pupil with complex behavioural and emotional needs.
  Build strong, positive relationships to help pupils feel supported, understood and safe.
  Implement behaviour intervention strategies, including de-escalation, restorative approaches and positive reinforcement.
  Support pupils throughout the school day, including during lessons, transitions and periods of emotional dysregulation.
  Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals to ensure a cohesive, personalised support plan.
  Encourage social skills, independence, self-regulation and positive decision-making.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour.
  Strong resilience, patience and the ability to stay calm in difficult situations.
  Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed, therapeutic behaviour approaches.
  Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  A team-focused attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive school culture.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
  Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate on the update service OR be willing to apply for a new one.
  Provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two years.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

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