SEMH/SEND TA Boston

Aspire People; Kirton CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a trusted SEND school in Boston for compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants. This September start is a full-time, long-term role with potential to go permanent, supporting children with SEMH needs aged 5-17.

You will work closely with teachers to provide classroom and 1:1 support, helping pupils feel safe, engaged and capable of succeeding academically and emotionally. The role is term-time only, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH or SEND settings.
• Experience in schools, colleges, or alternative provisions.
• Residential care or children’s homes experience is welcome.
• Youth work or mentoring experience.
• Supporting vulnerable children or young adults.
• Behaviour support or mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support alongside teachers.
• Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils academically and emotionally to help them succeed.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Strong communication

Team player

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.

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

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
• Immediate
• 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

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.