Position - Level 3 SEMH TA

Location - Manchester (M15)

Start Date - Monday 25th of May 2026

Contract Type - Full-time, Long-term

Pay - £110-£130 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:30pm

Join a specialist SEMH provision in Manchester as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant! This is an exciting opportunity that offers the chance to support young people in a unique setting designed to help students with SEMH needs. If you're resilient and passionate about making a difference - this role is for you!

About the School:

We are recruiting for a confidet Level 3 SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH provision in Manchester, supporting secondary-aged pupils. The school offers an alternative to mainstream education for learners who need consistency, emotional support and strong relationships to thrive.

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis, offering both emotional and academic support
• Confidently lead and manage classrooms
• Deliver engaging, tailored lesson plans
• Maintain regular communication with other staff members and third party agencies to monitor progress

What we are looking for:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant/Mentor in a similar PRU or SEMH setting
• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Previous experience delivering lesson plans

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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