SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Cheltenham supports pupils with SEMH needs, assisting them academically and emotionally under experienced staff guidance. You will help create a nurturing, structured environment that fosters learning and resilience.

The position offers a daily rate of £80–£110, with ASAP start, in a supportive school setting that values every pupil’s potential and wellbeing.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Helping create a safe, positive and structured learning environment
• SEMH Teaching Assistant role within a supportive school setting

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Are you a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant or looking to get into School based work?

Do you want to support pupils who require additional social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) support to help them succeed in education?

A supportive and inclusive school in Cheltenham is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. In this role, you will work closely with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, supporting them both academically and emotionally within a structured and nurturing environment.

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Cheltenham
Pay rate: 80 to 110 per day
Start date: ASAP

You will assist pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, trauma-related needs, ADHD, Autism, and other additional learning needs, helping them engage positively with learning and develop important life skills.

You will work alongside experienced Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and pastoral staff who are dedicated to providing the right support to help every pupil reach their potential.

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role will involve:

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


• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management


• Helping create a safe, positive and structured learning environment


• Cheltenham location, accessible by public transport


• SEMH Teaching Assistant role within a supportive school setting

If you are passionate about supporting young people who face emotional and behavioural challenges, then this role could be ideal for you. The school is looking for someone who is patient, resilient, and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The school is highly valued by both staff and parents and offers a rewarding opportunity for a motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge.

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