SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bletchley. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will provide personalized support, promote inclusion, and work closely with teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable children and a passion for a career in education. Competitive rates of pay and the potential for a permanent position are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, or Support Worker preferred.
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach is essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Support students with emotional regulation and self-soothing techniques.
• Help create a calm and safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs

Calm and empathetic approach

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Passion for supporting vulnerable children

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Bletchley- SEMH Teaching Assistant

Full-Time | Immediate Start | £90-£120 per day

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Do you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, or Support Worker?

Are you considering a long-term career in education, advocacy, or youth justice?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in Northampton, working with children and young people who face social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Your role will be to help students overcome barriers to learning by supporting their emotional regulation and promoting positive engagement in the classroom.

What you'll be doing:

Providing one-to-one and group support for students with SEMH needs

Supporting students with emotional regulation techniques and self-soothing strategies

Assisting with personal care if required

Creating a calm and safe environment to help students thrive academically and emotionally

Working closely with teachers and safeguarding leads to support vulnerable learners

Promoting inclusion and helping young people build positive relationships

What we're looking for:

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (formal or informal)

A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach

An understanding of safeguarding practices

A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children

Someone looking to develop a career in education, therapy, youth work, or similar fields

Role Details:

Location: Northampton

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: £85 - £120 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP (subject to compliance checks)

Contract: Long-term, with the opportunity for a permanent role

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Bletchley is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting students with SEMH, SEN, and trauma-related needs in an educational setting. Whether you're aiming for a future in teaching, youth justice, or therapy, this Bletchley based role is a fantastic starting point.

Apply today to become a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Bletchley and make a real impact in a young person's life.

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