SEMH Support Assistant: Calm Classrooms, Trusted Bonds

Supply Desk Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello bonus

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Short-term & long-term assignments

On-call support service

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a SEMH Support Assistant in Aylesbury to provide targeted emotional support for pupils with SEMH needs. You will work with pupils one-to-one and in small groups, delivering structured strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

The role offers full-time hours on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a daily pay rate and a DBS-check requirement. You’ll collaborate with teaching staff to implement effective plans and nurture a calm classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Resilience, patience, and empathy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored SEMH support to individual pupils.
• Work one-to-one with pupils to support emotional regulation.
• Implement effective support strategies and interventions.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with pupils.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support behaviour management plans.

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a SEMH Support Assistant in Aylesbury to provide targeted emotional support for pupils with SEMH needs. You will work with pupils one-to-one and in small groups, delivering structured strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

The role offers full-time hours on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a daily pay rate and a DBS-check requirement. You’ll collaborate with teaching staff to implement effective plans and nurture a calm classroom environment.