SEMH Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Hersham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term opportunities

Professional development

Dedicated consultant support

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Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Hersham, Surrey is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting. This long-term, full-time role offers competitive daily rates in a supportive educational environment.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, building positive relationships, assisting teachers with differentiated lessons, and implementing behaviour support strategies to promote student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and promote positive outcomes.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support student progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behavioural support

Communication skills

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Hersham, Surrey
£92.63 - £100 per day
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Hersham area. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and promote positive outcomes.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support student progress.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
• Is calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can act as a positive role model and mentor for students.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Previous experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, or support work is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £92.63 - £100 per day.
• Long-term opportunities within supportive educational settings.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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