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