Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Simply Education

Location: Astley Bridge (Bolton)
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Immediate Start Available!

Are you passionate about supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in a dedicated SEN provision?

Simply Education is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor for a full-time permanent role within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with SEMH needs in a tailored environment, ensuring they can overcome emotional and behavioural challenges while building their confidence and achieving success in their education.

Role Overview:

As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor within our SEN provision, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with SEMH needs on a daily basis. You will work closely with SEN teachers and the leadership team to provide consistent, structured support, helping students to manage emotional and behavioural challenges, and engage meaningfully with their learning. Your role will be crucial in providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Develop strong, trusting relationships with students with SEMH needs, offering them the emotional support they require to succeed.
✔ Provide one-to-one and small group support, specifically focused on emotional regulation, social skills development, and behaviour management.
✔ Collaborate in the development and implementation of personalised learning plans that address both academic and emotional goals.
✔ Support students in managing emotional challenges, helping them to engage positively with lessons and reduce instances of disruptive behaviour.
✔ Foster student participation, encouraging students to feel included and motivated to engage with classroom activities.
✔ Help students develop life skills such as resilience, self-regulation, and problem-solving, in both structured and unstructured settings.
✔ Support students during breaks, lunches, and transitions to help them manage their emotions in social settings.
✔ Ensure a positive and nurturing environment, upholding the school's safeguarding and behaviour management policies at all times.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with students with SEMH needs or other complex emotional/behavioural challenges.
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with students facing emotional and behavioural barriers.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting students with SEMH in a classroom setting.
• A proactive attitude, able to adapt to the needs of students with varied emotional and educational challenges.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Team-oriented mindset, working closely with other professionals within the SEN provision.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or support work (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Simply Education?

• Permanent, full-time position in a rewarding environment focused on students with SEMH needs.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development, including free training in SEMH and behaviour management strategies.
• Dedicated support from our expert recruitment consultants, ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed in your role.
• The opportunity to make a real, lasting impact on the lives of students who require tailored, consistent support in their educational journey.

How to Apply:

📩 Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV.
📞 For an informal chat, contact our team at the Manchester office: 0161 413 7929 or .

All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and undergo safeguarding checks, including two years of references and an enhanced DBS check. All offers are conditional pending the completion of relevant checks.

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