SEMH Teaching Assistant
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What you'll do
- Support students with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and promote positive outcomes.
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support student progress.
What they're looking for
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
- Calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, or support work.
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Full description from employer
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Hersham, Surrey
£92.63 - £100 per day
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Hersham area. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential both academically and emotionally.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and promote positive outcomes.
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support student progress.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
- Is calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
- Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Can act as a positive role model and mentor for students.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Previous experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, or support work is highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates of £92.63 - £100 per day.
- Long-term opportunities within supportive educational settings.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
If you are committed to supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs and are looking for a rewarding role within education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Hersham.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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