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Teaching Assistant | Specialist SEMH Support | Manchester
Location: Manchester (Various Sites including Chorlton and Longsight) Salary: £22k - £25k Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Manchester Secondary PRU is seeking to appoint a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant. This is a vital role providing bespoke support to pupils who face significant barriers to their learning due to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a pivotal role model, helping students re-engage with education, build self-esteem, and achieve their full potential in an inclusive and safe environment.
The Role: Impact & Support
As a TA, your primary objective is to facilitate access to learning. Your duties will include:
Targeted Pupil Support: Working with small groups to deliver tailored interventions and therapy programmes, ensuring every child can access the curriculum safely.
Classroom Management: Assisting teachers in managing classroom dynamics and, on occasion, supervising whole classes to ensure continuity of learning.
Pastoral Care: Attending to the social, emotional, and physical welfare of our pupils, including implementing behaviour management strategies and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
Integration & Advocacy: Supporting pupils on work experience or integration placements within mainstream colleges and schools.
Resource Management: Assisting with the planning and preparation of learning materials, including the use of ICT to enhance student independence.
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:
School Experience: A minimum of 6 months' recent experience working within a UK school environment.
Compliance: You must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate that is currently registered on the Update Service.
SEMH Background: Previous experience supporting children or young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEMH) or complex learning needs.
Core Skills: Strong numeracy and literacy skills (Level 2 or equivalent).
Personal Attributes: Exceptional tact, diplomacy, and the resilience required to work in a challenging but highly rewarding specialist setting.
Why Join Us?
Professional Development: A steadfast commitment to your continuous self-development and performance management.
Team Ethos: Join a dedicated, supportive staff team who work together to provide "New Beginnings" for Manchester's young people.
Purpose: The opportunity to work at the heart of an ambitious school that puts the welfare and progress of the child first.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please contact Aaron Jones directly to submit your CV or to discuss the position in further detail over the phone.
📩 Email your CV to: aaron.jones@randstad.co.uk 📞 Call for a discussion: 0161 240 1411
Closing Date: 9:00 AM, Monday 20th April 2026
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must pass our strict vetting procedures before commencing work.
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