Description
Teaching Assistant (SEMH & Personal Care) – Stockport
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Role Type: Full-time / Long-term (term-time only)
About the Role:
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants with personal care experience to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) School in Stockport. This is a rewarding opportunity to work 1:1 with students who have complex needs, supporting their academic, emotional, and personal development in a structured and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH and complex learning needs
• Support students with personal care, ensuring dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times
• Assist pupils to engage with learning activities, both in and out of the classroom
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies
• Support emotional regulation, social skills, and communication development
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to individual support plans (EHCPs)
• Create a calm, consistent, and supportive learning environment
About the Students
• Pupils may present with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related needs, and behavioural challenges
• Many require consistent routines, patience, and strong boundaries
• Support is highly individualised and relationship-based
Essential Requirements
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker
• Proven personal care experience (essential)
• Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or complex needs
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and complex needs and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Role Type: Full-time / Long-term (term-time only)
About the Role:
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants with personal care experience to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) School in Stockport. This is a rewarding opportunity to work 1:1 with students who have complex needs, supporting their academic, emotional, and personal development in a structured and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH and complex learning needs
• Support students with personal care, ensuring dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times
• Assist pupils to engage with learning activities, both in and out of the classroom
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies
• Support emotional regulation, social skills, and communication development
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to individual support plans (EHCPs)
• Create a calm, consistent, and supportive learning environment
About the Students
• Pupils may present with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related needs, and behavioural challenges
• Many require consistent routines, patience, and strong boundaries
• Support is highly individualised and relationship-based
Essential Requirements
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker
• Proven personal care experience (essential)
• Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or complex needs
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and complex needs and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.