Description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor)
Location: Oldham
Length of Role: Academic Year
Pay Rate: £89 – £110 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) – Specialist SEMH Provision – Oldham
We are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Oldham for a full academic year. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people who require additional support to engage positively with their education.
The provision supports students who experience a wide range of SEMH needs, including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will help create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive emotionally and academically.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide individual and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage positive engagement.
• Deliver and assist with tailored interventions and support plans.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals.
• Support students throughout lessons, transitions and daily routines.
• Contribute to progress tracking, assessments, and regular reviews.
Requirements
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication, de-escalation and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic specialist setting.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
What the School Can Offer
• A specialist SEMH environment with experienced, supportive staff.
• Ongoing professional development including SEMH and behaviour support training.
• A role where you can make a significant difference to students’ wellbeing and progress.
• Long-term stability with a full academic year placement.
• Competitive daily pay between £89 and £110, depending on experience.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and have the commitment to contribute to a nurturing specialist school in Oldham, we encourage you to apply. Early applications are recommended as the position is expected to be filled quickly.
INDMAN
Location: Oldham
Length of Role: Academic Year
Pay Rate: £89 – £110 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) – Specialist SEMH Provision – Oldham
We are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Oldham for a full academic year. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people who require additional support to engage positively with their education.
The provision supports students who experience a wide range of SEMH needs, including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will help create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive emotionally and academically.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide individual and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage positive engagement.
• Deliver and assist with tailored interventions and support plans.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals.
• Support students throughout lessons, transitions and daily routines.
• Contribute to progress tracking, assessments, and regular reviews.
Requirements
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication, de-escalation and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic specialist setting.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
What the School Can Offer
• A specialist SEMH environment with experienced, supportive staff.
• Ongoing professional development including SEMH and behaviour support training.
• A role where you can make a significant difference to students’ wellbeing and progress.
• Long-term stability with a full academic year placement.
• Competitive daily pay between £89 and £110, depending on experience.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and have the commitment to contribute to a nurturing specialist school in Oldham, we encourage you to apply. Early applications are recommended as the position is expected to be filled quickly.
INDMAN