SEMH Assistant- Maidenhead)

Academics; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Maidenhead is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a secondary setting. You will provide 1:1 support, assist with learning in small groups, and help implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies.

This role offers valuable experience for graduates pursuing psychology, criminology, counselling, social work, or education, and requires patience, empathy, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and resilience are essential qualities.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills are important.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Understanding SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice, or positive behaviour support is beneficial.
• Calm, proactive approach to supporting students who may display challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH needs.
• Support small groups with learning, emotional regulation and confidence-building activities.
• Assist with implementation of individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Monitor student progress, wellbeing and engagement.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their social, emotional, and mental health needs? A welcoming and supportive Secondary SEMH school in Maidenhead is looking for a committed, resilient, and inspiring SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Supporting small groups with learning, emotional regulation, and confidence-building activities both inside and outside the classroom
• Assisting with the implementation of individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• Monitoring student progress, wellbeing, and engagement
• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

What we look for in an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people
• An understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice, or positive behaviour support
• A calm, proactive approach to supporting students who may display challenging behaviour

This role provides invaluable experience for psychology, criminology, counselling, social work, and education graduates looking to build a strong foundation for a career supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Job Details:

• Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Location: Maidenhead
• Setting: Secondary SEMH School
• Start Date: September
• Pay: £93-£110 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.