• Locations

  Middleton, Greater Manchester

• Salary

  Up to £144 per day

• Sector

  Education, Special Education Needs (SEN)

• Type

  Temporary

SEMH & Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Further Education College

Location: Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Agency Placement)
Pay Rate: £13.00 – £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Further Education College in Manchester for a resilient and compassionate SEMH & Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated SEMH department from September 2026.

This is an excellent full-time, long-term opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEMH & Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside tutors and teachers, pastoral staff, and the wider support team to provide tailored support to learners with complex behavioural and emotional needs. You will help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment where students feel supported to engage with their education.

You will support learners with a range of additional needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• ADHD

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Challenging behaviour

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Trauma-informed and attachment-related needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support within the classroom and across the college

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and attendance

• Supporting learners to regulate their emotions and manage behaviour positively

• Implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques where appropriate

• Encouraging confidence, resilience, independence, and social development

• Working closely with tutors, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support individual learning plans

• Promoting a calm, inclusive, and safe learning environment

• Monitoring student progress and contributing to support plans and reviews

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or additional learning needs within an education, care, youth work, or support setting

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when managing challenging situations

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners to succeed

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults

• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive pay of £13.00 – £15.00 per hour, depending on experience

• Full-time hours with a long-term placement from September 2026

• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEMH department in a supportive Further Education college

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day

If you’re passionate about supporting learners with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour and want to be part of a dedicated college team that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your SEMH & Behaviour Teaching Assistant role for September 2026.

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