SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Guildford is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school. This role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs, promoting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour to help them engage in learning.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build trusting relationships, and contribute to a calm, safe classroom environment while supporting tailored activities and learning goals.

Qualifications

• Patient, resilient and compassionate with a passion for supporting SEMH pupils.
• Experience or interest in supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour in primary pupils.
• Willing to work as part of a supportive, nurturing team in a specialist primary school.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils.
• Supporting children with SEMH and associated needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations in a calm and consistent manner.
• Supporting classroom learning and individual activities.

Job description

Location: Guildford, Surrey
Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
School Type: Primary Specialist School
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

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

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to children who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, social development and learning.

You will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils.

• Supporting children with SEMH and associated additional needs.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Helping pupils manage challenging situations in a calm and consistent manner.

• Supporting classroom learning and individual activities.