121 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Class Act Teaching Services; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Exclusive deals and discounts

Wellbeing and support services

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services seeks a dedicated 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEMH needs in a welcoming primary school.

You will help with emotional regulation, access to learning and positive behaviour, in collaboration with the class teacher and SEND team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEMH support to an individual pupil.
• Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Assist pupil to access learning and classroom activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team.
• Implement strategies to support regulation and independence.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm demeanor

Resilient

Relationship building

Job description

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
• 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.

Benefits

• Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.
• Access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
• Pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.