SEMH Pupil Support Assistant
hace 15 días
Manchester
SEMH Pupil Support Assistant\n Rochdale\n Full-time | Term-time only\n Permanent / Long-term opportunity\n\nMake a real difference where it matters most.\n\nWe are a dedicated SEMH secondary school in Rochdale, committed to transforming the lives of young people who need support beyond the traditional classroom. Our students face social, emotional, and mental health challenges — and with the right support, they can thrive.\n\nWe are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and motivated SEMH Pupil Support Assistant to join our team.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Pupil Support Assistant, you will work closely with students aged 11–16, providing tailored support to help them engage in learning, regulate their emotions, and build positive relationships.\n\nThis is a rewarding but challenging role where no two days are the same. You will play a key role in helping students feel safe, understood, and capable of success.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\nSupporting students with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom\nBuilding strong, trusting relationships with pupils\nManaging and de-escalating challenging behaviour in a calm, positive manner\nEncouraging emotional regulation and resilience\nWorking closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals\nHelping to create a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment\n\nWho We’re Looking For\n\nYou don’t need to come from a school background — we welcome applicants with transferable experience and a genuine passion for supporting young people.\n\nRelevant experience could include:\n\nYouth work or mentoring\nCare or support work\nSports coaching\nMental health or wellbeing roles\nResidential care or outreach work\nAny role involving behaviour support or working with vulnerable individuals\n\nYou’ll Be a Great Fit If You:\n\nAre calm, patient, and resilient under pressure\nHave strong communication and relationship-building skills\nAre empathetic but able to maintain clear boundaries\nAre proactive, positive, and solution-focused\nHave a genuine desire to make a difference in young people’s lives\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nA supportive and experienced team environment\nOngoing training and professional development\nOpportunities to progress within SEMH and pastoral support\nA role where you will see real, meaningful impact every day\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you’re looking for a role where you can change lives, build strong connections, and grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nWhether you're experienced in education or bringing valuable skills from another sector — your perspective is welcome here.\n\nJoin us and be part of something truly impactful.\n\nWhen applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.\n\nAny applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role\n\nAll applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.\n\nAll pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.\n\nTeaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.\n\nWe offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.\n\nFor details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website