SEMH Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Downley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Teaching Assistant in Downley, England. This role starts in January 2026 and can be full or part-time. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH students and be able to manage challenging behavior. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and supporting individualized learning plans. Benefits include a pension scheme and a bonus for referrals, all while ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment for children.

Benefits

Pension contribution scheme

Dedicated consultant support

£100 ‘Golden Hello’ for referrals

Qualifications

• Previous experience or willingness to work with children with SEN.
• Knowledge of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Relevant training to support students with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to create and deliver activities.
• Develop a holistic approach to meet students' needs.
• Assist with Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Experience with SEMH students

Understanding of SEN

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Commitment to working fixed days

Job description

Teaching Assistant – (SEMH)

Downley
Full or part time
January 2026 Start

The School

Supply Desk is pleased to be working with a good rated school in the Buckinghamshire area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The school is looking for support with its students, and is looking for an excellent support member of staff who has experience/qualifications with SEMH students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities
• Develop a holistic approach to meeting Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and enabling learners to make good progress by working with teachers, other support staff, families and external agencies
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care and Therapy Care programmes for a designated group/form
• Establish therapeutic relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience with SEN or a want to work with children with SEN
• Good knowledge of SEN and passion to develop
• Able to manage challenging behaviour
• Able to commit to working fixed days – full or part time
• Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Have relevant training to support students with learning difficulties

To apply, please your up-to-date CV to the contact email (removed).

Benefits

Supply Desk offers a pension contribution scheme and dedicated consultant support. A £100 ‘Golden Hello’ is offered to anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.

Safeguarding

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.