Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor
Location: Bury – Secondary School
Contract: Full-time – Temporary / Temp to Permanent
Start Date: After April – following Easter half term
About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Bury. This provision supports students who have been partly or fully excluded from mainstream education and require additional support to re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours.
You will work closely with students who may display challenging behaviours, supporting them both in the classroom and 1:1. Your role will involve promoting engagement, emotional regulation, and personal development in a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support students with SEMH needs in classroom learning
* Provide 1:1 support and mentoring for students who require extra guidance
* Assist teachers in delivering lessons and structured activities
* Encourage positive behaviour and help students manage emotions
* Build trusting relationships with students to foster engagement and progress
* Contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment
The Ideal Candidate
No prior experience is required; however, candidates must be comfortable working with challenging behaviours and possess transferable skills, such as:
* Youth work or mentoring experience
* Care or support work
* Coaching or community work with children or young people
* Behaviour support or SEMH-related experience
* Any role involving working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
Key Skills and Qualities
* Patience, resilience, and a calm approach
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to remain professional when managing challenging behaviour
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
What the School Offers
* A supportive and welcoming team environment
* Training and development opportunities
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people
* Temporary or temp-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Start Date: This role is to commence after April, following the Easter half term.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£92.00 - £110.00 per year