SEMH Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Billingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE daily rates

Pension contributions

CPD to support development

Dedicated consultant

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a SEMH Support Assistant in Billingham to join a dedicated team supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND, and related needs. The role involves working with children in small groups, fostering positive relationships and delivering targeted support.

The successful candidate will have prior experience with SEND, be comfortable with SEMH support and personal care, and hold the right to work in the UK. Start date is September 2026 (or sooner).

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary or secondary school aged children.
• Experience working with SEND / Disabilities.
• Comfortable providing SEMH support and personal care.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Right to work in the UK and reliable transport or access to it.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with SEMH needs in small groups.
• Deliver calm, positive behaviour support within the classroom.
• Assist with personal care where required and promote safety.
• Develop trusting relationships with learners and staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEND experience

Behavioural support

Relationship building

UK work rights

Job description

SEMH Support Assistant.

Join a leading education provider where your passion for Behaviour Support can truly make a difference in young people’s lives.

Salary: £90-£100 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

SEMH Support Assistant. Billingham.

Start date: September 2026 (or sooner)

The Role and School

This provision, based in Billingham has a great opportunity for a SEMH Support Assistant to support children and young people with SEMH learning needs.

Working in this school as part of an established team, the desired SEMH Support Assistant will be working on a small group sized basis with pupils with SEND including SEMH, Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties as well as Attachment and Trauma.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children
• Experience working with people with SEND / Disabilities
• Comfortable with providing SEMH support as well as personal care
• Able to build positive relationships with people from a range of backgrounds
• Right to work in the UK
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion disability, or sexual orientation and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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