Classroom Based SEMH TA - Recent Graduates wanted!

South Manchester

. The school provides a vibrant and supportive environment for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. These young people will have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to help them to engage with the curriculum.

Your role will be to provide mentorship and some academic support to Primary aged students. Ideally you will be drawing on still you have, from a background or studies in the following areas; health & social care, psychology, youth work, sports coaching.

If you have done placements as part of your course in a formal setting, or have supported students, or have any other experience of mentoring children and young adults paid or unpaid, wed love to hear from you.

Hours- Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.45pm

1:1 Mentor and SEN TA

Supporting a pupil who is struggling to work in a static classroom environment. Your role will be to act as a mentor to get to the heart of the issue with the young person and come up with an action plan/targets to achieve to support them back in the classroom.

You would be working with children with various learning disabilities and need extra support in the classroom. If you are looking towards a career in Education Psychology or teaching, then this is a perfect opportunity!

You must be prepared to support children with SEN, and therefore provide an environment where they can reach their potential in all areas. Also, you should be able to build rapports with the children and support their social and behavioural needs.

Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location South Manchester
Position Teaching assistant
Type of work Classroom support
Contract or position start date September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration Full academic Year
Contract or position end date (if applicable) July 2026
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent
Full time/part time Full time
Minimum rate of pay GBP107 per day
Hours 8:30 am 3.30pm : Mon Fri (term time only)

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