SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students aged 3-19 facing social, emotional, or mental health challenges. This role involves working in a nurturing environment, providing personalized learning and therapeutic support, with opportunities for professional development and community involvement.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to specialist training and CPD

Ongoing career support from your personal consultant

Opportunities to work in innovative educational settings

Pathways to long-term or permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Collaborative skills with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help manage challenging behaviours.
• Deliver tailored support to meet individual learning targets.

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Full-Time | Ages 3-19 | Start September 2025 (Early Start Option Available)

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to learning due to social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs?

A number of specialist provisions in Blandford Forum are looking for dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September 2025, with the possibility of an earlier start in both part-time and full-time roles.

These exceptional settings cater to a diverse cohort of students aged 3 to 19, providing personalised learning, therapeutic support, and targeted behavioural interventions.

You'll be joining schools that champion creativity, emotional development and positive relationships, offering a safe and structured environment for students who thrive in smaller, supportive settings.

Each provision has a unique ethos but shares a common mission-to help students re-engage with education, develop self-confidence, and achieve personal and academic goals.

As a SEMH TA, you will play a vital role in the classroom and beyond. You'll support students one-to-one and in small groups, help manage challenging behaviours, and contribute to a calm, consistent and caring learning environment.

This role involves:

• Working across primary and secondary phases

• Supporting students with SEMH needs and additional diagnoses such as ASC

• Collaborating closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams

• Delivering tailored support to help pupils meet individual learning targets

When you work with Teaching Personnel, you're more than just a candidate - you're part of a community.

Benefits include:

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• Access to specialist training and CPD

• Ongoing career support from your personal consultant

• Opportunities to work in a variety of innovative educational settings

• Pathways to long-term or permanent employment

If you're calm under pressure, empathetic, and eager to help young people grow and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the first step toward a truly rewarding role in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an onl