121 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

discounted high street shopping

travel offers

gym memberships

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEMH needs in a welcoming primary setting. You will help with emotional regulation, resilience and enabling access to learning within the classroom.

Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to implement strategies, monitor progress and provide feedback. The role requires calm, patient energy and a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build consistent and trusting relationships.
• Experience with SEND and individual support plans is desirable.
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support to an individual pupil
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Assisting the pupil to access learning and engage with classroom activities
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team
• Implementing strategies to support regulation and independence
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to staff

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Calm & patient approach

Job description

1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant

A welcoming primary school is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for a pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a resilient and nurturing individual who can build positive relationships, support emotional regulation and help a child access learning successfully within the classroom environment.

The Role

• 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Providing dedicated support to an individual pupil
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Assisting the pupil to access learning and engage with classroom activities
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team
• Implementing strategies to support regulation and independence
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to build consistent and trusting relationships
• Experience with SEND and individual support plans is desirable
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

The School

This is a modern and growing primary school catering for children aged 2-11. The school opened in 2023 and provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Sires Hill Primary Academy received its first school inspection in 2026.

All candidates registering with Class Act 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.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships
• more
• our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard