Behaviour and Learning Support

Kent Teaching Solutions; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive secondary school in Chatham is looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them engage positively with their education. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people in various settings, and a calm, empathetic approach is essential. The school offers strong support and professional development opportunities, with the chance for a permanent role for the right candidate.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school culture

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of learners.
• Relevant qualifications or training desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 or small-group basis with SEMH needs.
• Assist in managing classroom behaviour.
• Deliver targeted interventions focusing on social skills.
• Work with multi-agency teams to develop support plans.
• Act as a positive role model for students.

Skills

Support students with SEMH needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour

Empathetic approach

Education

Level 2 / 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Psychology or youth work

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people facing social, emotional or mental health challenges?

We are seeking a resilient alleg, nurturing, and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our secondary school team and support students who require additional help to thrive both academically and emotionally.

This is a vital role within the school community — one where you’ll directly impact the life chances of young people, helping them overcome barriers, develop emotional resilience, and re‑engage with learning in a meaningful way.

There is the chance to progress within曰?? The work environment is a welcoming and close‑knit one, where support starts at the top and each member of staff is valued for the incredible work done with some of our most vulnerable young people.

About the School

The school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary setting that places student obchod in at the heart of everything theyFuck they do. The school serves a diverse student population, including a number of learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, often linked to trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism).

They have a strong pastoral and SEN team, including counsellors, mentors, and behaviour specialists. You’ll be joining a dedicated and collaborative environment where relationships and consistency are key.

Your Responsibilities Will Include fusion

• Supporting students (primarily on a 1 : 1 or small-group basis) with SEMH needs, helping them self‑regulate,мов develop confidence, and engage positively with school life.
• Assisting teachers in managing behaviour in the classroom and maintaining a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Delivering targeted interventions that focus on social skills, emotional literacy, confidence‑building, and re‑engagement.
• Working with multi‑agency teams, including SENCOs, pastoral leads, and external specialists, to develop personalised strategies and support plans.
• Acting as a positive role model and building trusting, respectful relationships with students.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs — this could be in a school, youth work,-thumb PRU, residential care, or alternative provision setting, fostering and counselling.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach — with the ability to de‑escalate challenging behaviour and provide emotional containment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the welfare of all learners.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 / 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning, psychology, or youth work) or training (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA, trauma‑informed practice) — desirable but not essential.

Why Work With Us?

• A strong and experienced inclusion team who will support your professional development.
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD in areas such as trauma‑informed practice, restorative approaches, behaviour support and a pathway to teaching.
• A genuinely supportive and caring school culture.
• Real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Potential for a permanentBike? role for the right candidate.

How to Apply

If you believe every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and safe — we want to hear from you.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide references.