SEMH Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage emotions, behaviour, and social interactions.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to implement personalised strategies and support plans.

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and understood.

• Support pupils both in the classroom and during unstructured times (e.g., breaks and transitions).

• Help de-escalate challenging behaviours and apply consistent behaviour management techniques.

• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and resilience through positive reinforcement and structured routines.

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.

• Is calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent.

• Can build trusting, positive relationships with vulnerable learners.

• Understands trauma-informed practice and behaviour support strategies (training provided if needed).

• Is reliable, adaptable, and works well in a team as SEMH Teaching Assistant.

• Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 TA, Childcare, Youth Work, or equivalent) – desirable but not essential.

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. 

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