Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new school
Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Hays Education is urgently recruiting experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and specialist secondary schools in Manchester.
Why Work with Hays Education?
- Immediate Start Available
– We need SEMH TAs now in Manchester! - Diverse School Settings
– Gain experience in both mainstream and specialist SEMH environments - Career Support
– Ongoing training, CV consultations, and professional development - Flexible Work Options
– Choose from temporary, long-term, or permanent roles
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
- Help implement personalised behaviour and emotional support strategies
- Support classroom teachers in managing challenging behaviour and promoting engagement
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
- Work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Monitor and report on student progress and emotional wellbeing
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or behavioural support setting or working with vulnerable people, potentially in a healthcare setting
- Strong communication, empathy, and resilience
- A calm, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting students with complex needs
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay:
Up to £120/day + holiday pay (PAYE or Umbrella) - Access to the
Hays Education App
– manage timesheets, training, and benefits - £250 referral bonus
for recommending a friend - Free CV consultation and career advice from a dedicated education consultant
Refer a Friend – Earn £250 in Vouchers!
Know someone perfect for an SEMH TA role? Refer them to Hays and receive £250 in high street voucherswhen they complete 20 days of work.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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