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Location: Ramsbottom
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Full time/Part time: Full time
Pay: £102-£115 per day
Start date: September 2026
Expected End date: End of the academic year
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
A welcoming and supportive school is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term, ongoing basis until the end of the academic year.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence, emotional regulation and skills needed to succeed in school.
You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide consistent, nurturing and individualised support throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
- Supporting pupils to access and engage with classroom learning
- Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils manage challenging emotions
- Implementing appropriate behaviour management and support strategies
- Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience and independence
- Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development
- Helping to maintain a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
- Supporting the implementation of individual behaviour and learning plans
- Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team
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What The School Offers
- A supportive and nurturing school environment
- A committed and experienced staff team
- The opportunity to develop your experience working with SEMH pupils
- Ongoing support and guidance from school staff
- A long-term position through to the end of the academic year
- A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and who can provide a calm, consistent and positive presence within the classroom.
The Successful Applicant Will
- Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH or educational setting
- Be calm, patient, resilient and compassionate
- Have a nurturing and non-judgemental approach
- Be confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation
- Have the ability to build strong and positive relationships with pupils
- Be consistent and confident when implementing behaviour strategies
- Be proactive and able to adapt to individual pupil needs
- Have full-time availability from September
- Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one
- Have the right to work in the UK
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What We Offer
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
- Access to a range of education opportunities
- Competitive daily rates of £102-£115
Compliance And Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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