SEMH Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

We’re working with a secondary school in Heywood who are looking for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a one-year maternity cover contract.

You’ll be supporting students who may struggle with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, confidence and engagement in school. The role will involve working closely with students on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them to feel settled, access their learning and make positive progress.

The role:

• Full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant
• One-year maternity cover
• Based in a secondary school in Heywood
• 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Working alongside teachers and the wider pastoral/SEN team
• Helping students build confidence and engage positively with school

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
• Has experience managing challenging behaviour
• Is patient, calm and consistent
• Can build positive relationships with students
• Is passionate about supporting young people who may need additional guidance

If you have experience working with students with SEMH and challenging behaviour and are looking for a new opportunity in Heywood, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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