SEMH Teaching Assistant - Oldham

SEMH / Autism Teaching Assistant - Oldham - September Start
Pay: £110 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Temporary / Long-term (with potential for permanent placement directly with the school in the future)

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEMH / Autism Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision setting in the Oldham area for a September start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism (ASC), helping them to re-engage with learning in a supportive and structured environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and Autism needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Working within an Alternative Provision setting
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement in learning
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Helping create a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
• Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams
• Promoting independence, confidence, and positive behaviour strategies

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based or transferable skills from care/support/youth work/SEND environments)
• Strong understanding of SEMH, Autism, or additional needs (desirable but not essential)
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a professional and supportive way
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult) preferred
  OR willingness to obtain a new DBS

Apply:

Please apply directly on here or contact me via:

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📞 01772 954200