SEMH/SEND TA Boston

Aspire People; Boston; On-site; GBP 19,372 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Aspire People consultant

Possibility of permanent contract

Term-time only

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting for a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a trusted partner SEND school in Boston. The role is full-time, long-term with a pathway to permanent, commencing in September.

Salary is £105-£110 per day, term time only, with ongoing support from your Aspire People consultant. You will work with children aged 5-17 with various needs including SEMH, ADHD, autism, and attachment challenges, providing classroom and 1:1 support to help them learn and thrive both

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH or SEND settings.
• Experience in schools, colleges, or alternative provisions is desirable.
• Background in residential care, youth work, or mentoring is helpful.
• Psychology graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support.
• Create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils academically and emotionally to reach their potential.
• Collaborate with teachers and the wider support team.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Boston

September Start | Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent | £105-£110 per Day | Term Time Only

Make a real difference every day.

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of one of our trusted partner SEND schools in Boston for compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team this September.

This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people aged 5-17 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, childhood trauma, and complex learning needs.

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide both classroom and 1:1 support. Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment where pupils feel supported to succeed both academically and emotionally.

This is a full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:

• SEMH or SEND settings
• Schools, colleges, or alternative provisions
• Residential care or children's homes
• Youth work or mentoring
• Supporting vulnerable children or young adults
• Behaviour support or mental health settings
• Psychology graduates looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing careers in educational psychology, teaching, counselling, or mental health are encouraged to apply.

We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are looking to start a rewarding career in education. If you're caring, patient, resilient, and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Be calm, patient, and confident managing challenging behaviour in a positive way.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Be flexible, proactive, and a strong team player.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be available to work Monday to Friday, term time only.

What We Offer

• £105-£110 per day
• September 2026 start
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Potential to become permanent for the right candidate
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant
• A rewarding role where you can genuinely change young lives

If you're ready to begin a fulfilling career in specialist education and want to be part of a supportive school where your work truly matters, apply today. Aspire People would love to help you take the next step in your education career.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.