SEMH Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo compliant safety standards

Flexible shifts

CPD and training opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Supportive consultancy and 24/7 help

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bishop Auckland to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs inside a nurturing school environment.

This role offers a welcoming setting where staff, culture and community matter, making you a familiar face in a school that values consistency and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and positive attitude.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Help create a safe, calm, and supportive learning environment.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour and support plans.
• Encourage positive social interactions and emotional regulation strategies.
• Promote engagement, motivation, and confidence in learning.
• Support with de-escalation and behaviour management when required.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)

Job description

We are looking for an empathetic and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing school setting in Bishop Auckland.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It's a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support for students with SEMH needs
• Help create a safe, calm, and supportive learning environment
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour and support plans
• Encourage positive social interactions and emotional regulation strategies
• Promote engagement, motivation, and confidence in learning
• Support with de-escalation and behaviour management when required

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, patient, and positive attitude
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.