SEMH SEN Teaching Assistant — Full-Time, Long-Term Role

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Ely; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Ongoing CPD and specialist training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a specialist SEMH provision in Cambridgeshire to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, both in and outside the classroom, helping them engage with learning and develop skills.

The role is full-time, long-term with potential for permanency. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals, participating in training to support safeguarding and SEN strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and calm approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as role model.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to pupils with additional needs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support learning through activities including outdoor learning and enrichment.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Positive role model

5 days a week

Job description

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a specialist SEMH provision in Cambridgeshire to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, both in and outside the classroom, helping them engage with learning and develop skills.

The role is full-time, long-term with potential for permanency. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals, participating in training to support safeguarding and SEN strategies.