SEMH Teaching Assistant in Salford - Cover People

SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Salford
Pay Rate:£95–£110 per day DOE
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and dedication to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive in education?

Cover People are recruiting a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary setting in Salford. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 5–11 with SEMH needs, many of whom have EHCPs or have experienced difficulties in mainstream education. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and personalised support are central to every pupil's success.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive relationships that promote engagement, confidence and progress.
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative approaches.
• Encourage independence, resilience and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Weekly pay.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.