SEMH Teaching Assistant

Reed; Esher; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Collaborative staff team

Career development

Job summary

Reed Education in Esher, Surrey, is seeking Teaching Assistants to join a brand-new SEMH school opening in September. You will help shape a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment and support pupils to reach their potential.

Role involves working with teachers and therapeutic staff to aid access to learning, build relationships, and support emotional regulation and social development in a calm, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patience, empathy and a calm, positive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Experience within education, care, youth work or support settings (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs to access learning.
• Build positive relationships that promote confidence and engagement.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies.
• Encourage independence, resilience and social development.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and therapeutic teams.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education/Care experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEMH School)

Esher, Surrey£25,000 - £26,000 per annum

Start Date: 2nd September

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference to young people's lives?

A brand-new specialist SEMH school opening in Esher is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join its founding team from September. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment from day one and support pupils to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

This new specialist provision has been created for children and young people whose educational journeys have often been disrupted and who require a highly supportive, relationship-led approach to learning. The school will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional learning needs, within a calm, structured and nurturing environment.

The school's ethos is built around:

• Strong, trusting relationships
• Consistent routines and high expectations
• Small class sizes and personalised support
• A trauma-informed and therapeutic approach
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider school staff to provide outstanding support for pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

You will:

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs to access learning
• Build positive relationships that promote confidence and engagement
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies
• Encourage independence, resilience and social development
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and therapeutic teams

We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or young people
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Patience, empathy and a calm, positive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain resilient and adaptable in challenging situations
• Experience within education, care, youth work or support settings (desirable but not essential)

What's On Offer?

• Salary between £25,000 - £26,000
• The opportunity to join a brand-new provision at an exciting stage of its development
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people's futures

Safeguarding

Reed Education and the employing school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment procedures.