SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Chobham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Chobham, Surrey to work with pupils requiring social, emotional and mental health support. The role involves 1:1 and small-group help, supporting emotional regulation, and contributing to a calm, positive classroom environment.

You will collaborate with teachers and the pastoral team to implement individual support plans and help pupils build social skills and independence. Start date is ASAP for a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Helping to create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Supporting classroom learning and encouraging engagement.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team.
• Implementing individual support and behaviour plans.
• Helping pupils develop their social skills, confidence and independence.

Job description

Location: Chobham, Surrey
Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy to make a genuine difference to children who may have struggled within mainstream education?

We are working with a specialist school in Chobham that is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties and additional learning needs. You will provide consistent, nurturing support both in and out of the classroom, helping pupils to build confidence, develop positive relationships and engage with their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.

• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour management.

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Helping to create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.

• Supporting classroom learning and encouraging engagement.

• Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team.

• Implementing individual support and behaviour plans.

• Helping pupils develop their social skills, confidence and independence.