SEMH Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a resilient, experienced, and highly motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team from September 2026.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and who is confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm, professional, and consistent manner.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who may display behaviours that challenge, have experienced trauma, or require additional emotional and behavioural support to access learning successfully.
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
- Support the implementation of behaviour support plans and intervention strategies.
- Assist teachers in creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
- De-escalate challenging situations using positive behaviour management techniques.
- Promote pupils' emotional regulation, resilience, and social development.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents, and external professionals.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent approach.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Team Teach, PRICE, or other positive handling/de-escalation training.
- Experience within specialist provisions, alternative provisions, PRUs, or SEMH settings.
- Knowledge of SEND, ADHD, Autism, and attachment-related needs.
- A supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing and supportive setting.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment procedures.

If you are a strong, compassionate, and experienced professional who can positively support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, we would love to hear from you.