SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education recruitment agency is seeking SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistants in Kettering. The role involves providing tailored support to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, collaborating with education professionals, and creating a supportive learning environment. Candidates should have a passion for helping children with additional needs, strong communication skills, and ideally some experience in the field. This position offers full-time hours with ongoing recruitment and various role types.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities to gain experience

Competitive pay

Access to free CPD and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with SEMH, ideally children.
• A calm and adaptable approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
• Support pupils' learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for supporting children

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in SEMH

Job description

Job details

Job role: SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistants
Location: Kettering
Hours: Full Time
Roles: Various – Short Term, Long Term, and Temp-to-Permanent
Start Date: ASAP and ongoing recruitment

Aspire People are currently recruiting SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools across Northamptonshire. We are looking for passionate, patient, and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

The Role

As a SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them to engage with learning and develop both academically and emotionally. Roles may include 1:1 support or small group work, supporting pupils with a range of needs where children struggle to manage their emotions and behaviours, impacting learning and relationships, often stemming from trauma, difficult home life, or neurodevelopmental factors, requiring tailored support like therapy, secure environments, and emotional regulation strategies to help them feel safe and succeed in school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff
• Support pupils' learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting individuals with SEMH (ideally children and young people however experience supporting adults could be suitable)
• A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Relevant qualifications or training in SEMH (desirable but not essential)

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.