Job description

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term temporary role starting as soon as possible.

This opportunity is within a secondary school that provides fresh starts and new beginnings for pupils who have often experienced challenges in mainstream education. Staff build warm and trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe, respected and ready to re-engage with learning. The school promotes high expectations for achievement and behaviour, and offers enriching experiences that support personal development and future success.

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Key Responsibilities

Provide classroom and 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH needs
Assist pupils in managing behaviour, anxiety and emotional regulation
Support pupils in re-engaging with learning and developing positive routines
Collaborate with teaching staff and pastoral teams to personalise support
Promote a calm, inclusive and respectful school culture
Contribute to enrichment activities and wider school initiatives
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and maintain accurate records

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Ideal Candidate

Holds a recognised SEND qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
Has prior experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a secondary school setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills as an SEMH Teaching Assistant
Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Committed to promoting pupil wellbeing and academic progress
Understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures
Flexible, resilient and able to adapt to individual pupil needs

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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standards in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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.

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