SEMH Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Claines; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a passionate SEMH inclusion teaching assistant to support pupils with diverse needs. You will work alongside class teachers to promote learning, independence, and inclusive participation, with a focus on a pupil with complex SEMH needs in 1:1 or small-group settings.

Under guidance from the Assistant Head and staff, you will help ensure inclusivity in all activities, in and out of the classroom, while upholding safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting pupils with special needs.
• Ability to work with class teachers to support learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Work with a pupil with complex SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis or in a small group.
• Promote learning and personal development to enable independence.
• Contribute to inclusive practices in and out of the classroom.

Skills

SEMH support

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

15/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEMH inclusion teaching assistant . Our inclusion teaching assistants play a vital role working alongside our class teachers to support our wonderful pupils to fulfil their potential and to develop their independence skills.

You will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them, including those with special needs including pupils with more complex needs.

This will be predominantly working with a pupil with complex SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis or as part of a very small group.

Under the guidance of the Assistant Head and teaching staff, you will utilise your skills to ensure inclusivity.

This will be required either individually or in group work as required, in or out of the classroom.

What the school offers its staff Please see the vacancy advert for details.

Commitment to safeguarding The school and Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful application will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.