SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics; Markyate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a calm, compassionate Specialist SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with SEMH needs and a possible PDA profile at a mainstream primary in St Albans. Start October, long-term contract.

You will build trusting relationships, use strategies for emotional regulation, collaborate with the SENDCo and SLT, monitor progress, and help create a calm, child-led environment to enable learning and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, PDA, ASD or related needs.
• Strong skills in behaviour regulation and de-escalation.
• Patient, empathetic and creative, especially when plans need to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with SEMH.
• Build a trusting relationship to help the pupil engage.
• Use strategies to support emotional regulation and communication.
• Collaborate with SENDCo, class teacher and SLT.
• Help create a calm, child-led learning environment.
• Observe progress and contribute to reviews of the support plan.

Skills

SEMH experience

PDA awareness

ASD experience

Behaviour regulation

De-escalation

Relationship-based practice

Job description

Are you a calm, compassionate, and skilled practitioner with a passion for supporting children who think and feel differently? We are looking for a SEN/ Specialist SEMH Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a KS2 pupil who presents with emerging SEMH needs and a possible PDA profile. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact within a welcoming mainstream primary school in St. Albans.

Although the pupil does not currently have an EHCP, a comprehensive and personalised support plan, developed in partnership with the SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team-is already in place. Your role will be central in delivering and developing this provision as the child's needs evolve.

Role: Specialist SEMH Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support (KS2)

Location: St. Albans

Contract: Long-Term

Start date: October Start

• Provide consistent and nurturing 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with SEMH and potential PDA needs
• Build a trusting, positive relationship that helps the pupil engage and feel safe
• Use effective strategies to support emotional regulation, communication, and engagement
• Work collaboratively with the SENDCo, class teacher, and SLT to deliver personalised interventions
• Help create a predictable, calm, child-led environment
• Observe and track progress, contributing to ongoing reviews of the support plan

Who We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, PDA, ASD or related needs
• Strong skills in behaviour regulation, de-escalation, and relationship-based practice
• Patient, empathetic, and creative, especially when plans need to change in the moment
• Someone who can follow guidance but also think flexibly and responsively
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the well‑being of every child
• Able to commute to St. Albans

Why This Role Matters

This position is ideal for someone who wants to make a significant difference to a child's daily school experience. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting a learner who may find aspects of the classroom environment challenging, and your presence will be key to helping them feel secure, understood, and able to succeed.

If you are dedicated, nurturing, and ready for a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you Albans . Albans Teaching Assistant and training and training and training

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