Empowering SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free SEMH-focused CPD training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an SEMH-focused Teaching Assistant to support students in Sunderland secondary schools. You will engage with pupils displaying SEMH needs and work under pastoral and inclusion teams to provide consistent, trusted support.

You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group sessions, help implement individual plans, and liaise with teachers and SENCO. A calm, empathetic approach and trauma-informed understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs in a secondary school context.
• Calm, patient approach with strong emotional intelligence.
• Confidence in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted SEMH support to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group sessions.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and confidently.
• Work within individual support plans and contribute to reviews.
• Liaise with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral staff.
• Maintain records and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm, emotionally intelligent

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Qualifications in SEMH/mental health/education (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking an SEMH-focused Teaching Assistant to support students in Sunderland secondary schools. You will engage with pupils displaying SEMH needs and work under pastoral and inclusion teams to provide consistent, trusted support.

You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group sessions, help implement individual plans, and liaise with teachers and SENCO. A calm, empathetic approach and trauma-informed understanding are essential.