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Location: Bolton
Position: SEMH TA
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Pay: 105- 115 per day
Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH teaching assistant to join a large primary school in Bolton. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the students with SEMH needs. You will be required to work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other staff members to implement tailored interventions, offering a nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 and group support to students with SEMH needs, both in and outside of the classroom
- Managing challenging behaviour and developing de-escalation techniques
- Assisting in development and implementation of IEPs and interventions
Experience, Training & Qualifications:
- Previous experience supporting children and young people
- A compassionate and patient approach, with ability to build rapport
- Strong communication skills and the ability to be apart of a team
- A good understanding of de-escalation and behaviour management techniques
- Up to date safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years
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If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
