SEMH Teaching Assistant

Reed; Melton; On-site; GBP 23,762 - 29,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Small class sizes

Wellbeing support

Therapeutic environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH and SEND needs at a specialist school near Ipswich. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, helping learners overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

This position offers extensive training, small class sizes, and a supportive, therapeutic working environment with ongoing supervision and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience or suitability in education, SEND, care, youth work, residential childcare, or similar settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patience and resilience.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and calmly.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils.
• Assist with SEMH and SEND needs.
• Support with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop social skills and confidence.
• Manage classroom resources and learning environments.
• Assist with educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and personal development.
• Create engaging displays and learning materials.
• Participate in reflective practice and training.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Adaptable

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Team player

English & Maths basics

Tools

Classroom support

Job description

Overview

Location: Near Ipswich, Suffolk (Approx. 15 minutes from Ipswich Town Centre) Salary: £26,403 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are You Ready to Change a Child's Life?

We're seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional SEND requirements, including Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who require patience, understanding, consistency, and a therapeutic approach to learning.

The Role

No two days are the same. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

• Supporting teaching and learning across the school
• Working 1:1 and with small groups of pupils
• Supporting children with SEMH and additional SEND needs
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils develop social skills and confidence
• Managing classroom resources and learning environments
• Supporting educational visits and enrichment activities
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and personal development
• Creating engaging displays and learning materials
• Celebrating achievements and positive progress
• Participating in therapeutic training and reflective practice sessions

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable
• Confident building positive relationships
• Able to manage challenging behaviour positively and effectively
• Team players with a solution-focused mindset
• Experienced in education, SEND, care, youth work, residential childcare, or similar settings

A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

Benefits

• Salary of £26,403 per annum
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Small class sizes with enhanced support
• Therapeutic and supportive working environment
• Regular supervision and wellbeing support
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Flexible pension scheme
• Employee benefits platform and wellbeing services

Interviewing This Week

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, with interviews taking place this week. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives, develop your career, and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.