Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary role starting as soon as possible

This school provides a supportive and structured learning environment where pupils benefit from consistent routines, strong pastoral systems, and staff who understand their individual needs. Teaching and support approaches help pupils feel safe, calm, and ready to engage with learning. Leadership works closely with staff to maintain high expectations and ensure pupils make positive personal and academic progress.

Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

Provide targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs
Work effectively with male students and support emotional regulation
Use strong behaviour management strategies to maintain a calm learning environment
Assist with lesson activities and reinforce key learning objectives
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Support personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams
Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
Confident working with male students
Strong behaviour management skills
Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being

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 standing 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 salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly 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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