SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Chalfont St Giles is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a nurturing, specialist environment.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help maintain a calm classroom, manage behaviours, and work with teachers to tailor interventions. Salary £110-£130 per day DOE, with long-term, ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help create a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation or engagement difficulties.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and consistent boundaries.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support pupils' emotional development, confidence and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to tailor support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Chalfont St Giles

£110-£130 per day (DOE) | Immediate Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Academics are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing, specialist school in Chalfont St Giles. The school provides a supportive, structured and therapeutic environment for pupils who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education and require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships with pupils, promoting positive behaviour and helping young people develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Help create a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation or difficulties with engagement.
• Use positive behaviour strategies, encouragement and consistent boundaries.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support pupils' emotional development, confidence and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored support.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Confident managing challenging situations and supporting emotional regulation.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Experience in a school, alternative provision, residential or youth support setting would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• £110-£130 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist nurture-based school.
• Supportive staff team and positive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to gain further experience.
• Long-term and potentially ongoing work.

If you are looking for a rewarding SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chalfont St Giles, where you can genuinely make a difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy