Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant — Trauma‑Informed Support

Pertemps Education Network; Crawley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

CPD and training

Career development opportunities

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network in Crawley is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. This role suits Psychology or Criminology graduates who want hands-on experience in a restorative, trauma-informed environment.

You will build trusting relationships, support social and emotional development, and work with teachers and therapists on SEMH interventions. The position is full-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday 8:30am–4:00pm, with start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or Criminology.
• Interest in mental health and trauma-informed practice.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with students at risk of exclusion.
• Support social, emotional, and mental health development.
• Deliver SEMH-focused interventions with teachers and therapists.
• Provide consistency and emotional safety for students with trauma.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Willing to learn

Training provided

Education

Psychology degree or Criminology degree

Job description

Pertemps Education Network in Crawley is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. This role suits Psychology or Criminology graduates who want hands-on experience in a restorative, trauma-informed environment.

You will build trusting relationships, support social and emotional development, and work with teachers and therapists on SEMH interventions. The position is full-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday 8:30am–4:00pm, with start ASAP.