SEMH Teaching Assistant at New Directions

Position SEMH Teaching Assistant
Posted 15 Jan 2026
Expired 14 Feb 2026
Company New Directions
Location Manchester | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job Description

Location: Blackley Start Date: ASAPSalary: £89–£100 per dayContract Type: Full-time (8:30am–3:30pm)

New Directions are currently recruiting for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist provision in Blackley, North Manchester. This setting supports Key Stage 3–4 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are no longer in mainstream education but continue to work towards GCSEs and equivalent qualifications.

This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The School:

  • A specialist SEMH provision supporting pupils disengaged from mainstream education
  • Focuses on re-engagement, emotional regulation, and academic progress
  • Supports KS3–4 learners following personalised curricula including GCSE pathways
  • Strong behaviour support framework and trauma-informed approach
  • Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
  • The Role:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to KS3–4 pupils with SEMH needs
  • Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning
  • Assist pupils working towards GCSEs, Functional Skills, and vocational qualifications
  • Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques
  • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support individual learning plans
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may present challenging behaviour
  • The Candidate:

  • Must have SEMH experience working with KS3–4 pupils
  • Experience supporting pupils who are no longer in mainstream education is essential
  • Confident managing challenging behaviour and using positive behaviour strategies
  • Patient, resilient, empathetic, and consistent in approach
  • Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
  • Backgrounds in youth work, care, support work, psychology, or behaviour mentoring are welcomed
  • What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
  • We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

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    Job Info:

    • Company: New Directions
    • Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
    • Work Location: Manchester
    • Country: GB

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