SEMH & ASC Teaching Assistant — Elevate Student Wellbeing

Academics; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent contract

Supportive school environment

Direct impact on pupil wellbeing and进进

Job summary

Welwyn Garden City School is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide specialist support for autistic pupils with ASC and SEMH needs in Welwyn Garden City.

You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and encourage independence through patient, routines-based support and emotional regulation strategies. The role involves collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and families to promote positive behaviour and progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with autistic children or young people.
• Experience in school, SEMH, or similar environment.
• Understanding ASC and differences in communication and sensory processing.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour in a positive way.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support tailored to each pupil.
• Support pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH needs and related learning difficulties.
• Help pupils understand and communicate emotions and regulate sensory input.
• Maintain clear routines and expectations and support transitions between activities.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, parents, carers and external professionals.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Routine management

Emotional regulation

Behaviour support

Job description

Welwyn Garden City School is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide specialist support for autistic pupils with ASC and SEMH needs in Welwyn Garden City.

You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and encourage independence through patient, routines-based support and emotional regulation strategies. The role involves collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and families to promote positive behaviour and progress.