We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment on a temporary to permanent basis starting in October 2025.

Join a school where pupils feel valued, safe, and eager to learn. Staff foster strong relationships, set high expectations, and create a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. With engaging lessons, active breaktimes, and skilled support, pupils grow in confidence and resilience—ready to be their best.

Duties as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Assist in planning and delivering personalised learning and behaviour support strategies

• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour

• Support teaching staff in maintaining an engaging, inclusive, and structured learning environment

• Build trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional well-being and self-esteem

• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals

• Contribute to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages participation and progress

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional learning needs

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 preferred)

• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.

• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach

• Primary and Secondary Teaching Assistants are welcome to apply, depending on skill set and experience

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000  – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!