SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant, Wigan

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Full Time | Immediate Start | Wigan

Supporting Young People with SEMH Needs

Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate, resilient and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision in Wigan. This is a full‑time role with an immediate start, ideal for someone who is truly passionate about supporting young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

About the Setting

This provision is a specialist alternative education setting that supports pupils who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education. The school provides a structured, nurturing, and supportive environment, focused on helping students re‑engage with learning and build positive relationships.

Many pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and may display challenging behaviours. Staff work closely as a team to offer consistent, therapeutic approaches, enabling students to achieve both academically and personally.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a specific pupil, providing tailored support to help them access the curriculum and develop key life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support in and out of the classroom
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with your allocated pupil
• Supporting the pupil’s emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Assisting with lesson delivery and adapting materials to meet individual needs
• Implementing behaviour plans and working alongside teaching staff and SENCOs
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and resilience
• Supporting with pastoral care and wellbeing

Requirements

We are looking for individuals who are empathetic, patient, and proactive, with a genuine desire to make a difference.

• Experience working with SEMH needs (education, youth work, care, or similar)
• A nurturing and resilient personality
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A valid DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to commit to a full‑time role (Monday–Friday)
• A passion for supporting young people who face barriers to learning

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, and we pride ourselves on supporting our staff every step of the way.

When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to free CPD and training courses to support your development
• A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
• Ongoing support and guidance throughout your placement

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All 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.

Teaching 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.

We 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.

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