1:1 SEMH - Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs at a primary school in Dunstable. You will work as part of the school's support team, assisting lessons and providing emotional and behavioural support.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm, with an ASAP start. Experience in education, SEN, care or youth work is valued, and safeguarding checks are required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience to support children who may find mainstream education challenging.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, teachers and support staff.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach to supporting SEMH pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lessons and activities.
• Help pupils stay engaged with learning and manage routines.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with children and support staff.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Communication with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEMH Primary Setting - Dunstable
Dunstable, Bedfordshire Full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm ASAP Start

Do you have the patience and resilience to support children who may find mainstream education challenging?

Are you someone who can remain calm under pressure, build strong relationships and genuinely wants to help children succeed?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work within a primary school in the Dunstable area, supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a positive difference and help pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to progress.

What You'll Be Doing

You will work as part of the school's support team, helping pupils both academically and emotionally.

Your day may include:

• Supporting children during lessons and activities.
• Helping pupils remain engaged with their learning.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group support.
• Encouraging positive choices and behaviour.
• Helping children regulate their emotions.
• Providing a calm and consistent adult presence.
• Supporting pupils through challenging or difficult moments.
• Building trusting relationships with children.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and resilience.
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff.

Who Would Suit This Role?

You do not necessarily need previous SEMH experience.

Experience within education, SEN, care, youth work, sports, residential settings or other child-focused environments would be useful, but the school is particularly interested in finding someone with the right attitude and genuine desire to work with SEMH pupils.

You should be:

• Patient and compassionate.
• Calm when faced with challenging situations.
• Resilient and emotionally consistent.
• Confident communicating with children and adults.
• Able to build positive professional relationships.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Comfortable maintaining clear boundaries.
• Open to learning and developing your skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

You must be safeguarding literate and willing to complete all required vetting and pre-employment checks.

The Details

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time
Start: ASAP

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.