SEMH TA: Support & Empower Secondary Students

Prospero Teaching; Bushey; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bushey to support secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will help learners who may find routines, relationships or emotional regulation challenging.

The role is full-time, long-term temporary, Monday to Friday during term time with dates to be agreed. You will work to build trust and support pupils returning to learning, under supervision of teachers and pastoral staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or disrupted education.
• Relevant school, alternative provision, youth work or residential education experience.
• Confidence maintaining boundaries and following safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups during lessons and structured activities.
• Use agreed de-escalation strategies and recognise early signs of distress.
• Help pupils work towards behaviour, attendance and engagement targets.
• Break tasks into achievable steps and reinforce effort, progress and positive choices.
• Keep accurate records and work with teachers and pastoral staff to review support.

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bushey to support secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will help learners who may find routines, relationships or emotional regulation challenging.

The role is full-time, long-term temporary, Monday to Friday during term time with dates to be agreed. You will work to build trust and support pupils returning to learning, under supervision of teachers and pastoral staff.