SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Devizes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Devizes is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time role offers a nurturing environment with opportunities for professional development and progression. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, apply today.

Benefits

Free and subsidised CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for progression

Flexible start dates

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH and ASC needs.
• Ability to implement personalized support plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and ASC needs in and out of the classroom.
• Encourage emotional regulation and appropriate behaviour.
• Help create a calm and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Behaviour management

Support for SEMH needs

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in a specialist school setting in Devizes, catering to children and young people aged 7 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and behavioural barriers to learning.

This full-time opportunity begins in September 2025, with the flexibility to start sooner in either a part-time or full-time role depending on your availability.

This nurturing and well-respected school offers a highly specialised, therapeutic learning environment where students receive tailored support that empowers them to overcome challenges and build confidence.

Staff are known for their unwavering commitment, resilience, and the strong bonds they form with pupils, which play a crucial role in helping learners flourish socially and academically.

The school's approach blends structured routines with a trauma-informed mindset, making it a truly rewarding place to work for those who are passionate about SEN and mental health.

• Supporting students with SEMH and ASC needs in and out of the classroom

• Encouraging emotional regulation and appropriate behaviour through consistent routines

• Working alongside experienced teachers and therapists to implement personalised support plans

• Helping create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment

• Acting as a trusted adult and positive role model to young people with complex needs

• Weekly pay processed through PAYE - no umbrella fees

• Access to a wide range of free and subsidised CPD courses

• A dedicated consultant offering expert advice and ongoing support

• Opportunities for progression into long-term or permanent positions

• Flexible start dates and working hours to suit your availability

• The chance to work in impactful SEN and SEMH settings that change lives

If you're ready to be part of a supportive, skilled, and deeply valued team where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect role for you. Start your journey in changing lives-apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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.
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