Flexible SEMH Teaching Assistant | Support & Growth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Ongoing consultant support

Skill development in SEN/SEMH

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking flexible Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist school supporting pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH needs. Roles are offered with flexible days and term-time only schedules, with start time 8:30 and finish between 15:00 and 16:15.

You will support teachers, assist with lessons, and help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour. The ideal candidate is calm, patient, and resilient with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in supporting young people with SEMH and additional needs.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and respond positively to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH needs and associated challenges.
• Assisting teachers with delivery of engaging lessons and activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent role model.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, social development, and positive behaviour.
• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking flexible Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist school supporting pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH needs. Roles are offered with flexible days and term-time only schedules, with start time 8:30 and finish between 15:00 and 16:15.

You will support teachers, assist with lessons, and help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour. The ideal candidate is calm, patient, and resilient with strong communication and relationship-building skills.