Semh Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay every Friday

Free CPD in SEMH and safeguarding

Pension scheme with employer cons.

£50 referral bonus

MyTP Work App

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Barnstaple, North Devon is seeking an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and group support for pupils with emotional and behavioural needs. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, during term time with ASAP start.

We offer 1:1 support in SEMH settings, CPD in SEMH, a dedicated consultant, and a competitive pay rate of £95–£105 per day. Join a caring team dedicated to pupil wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or emotional needs.
• Experience in behaviour support or pastoral care is desirable.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEMH pupils.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Implement behaviour support plans and EHCP targets.
• Help pupils access learning by reducing barriers related to anxiety or trauma.
• Promote resilience, relationships and self-esteem.
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCo and pastoral teams.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation support

Strong communication

Patience and resilience

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Barnstaple, North Devon

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, resilient, and committed SEMH Learning Support Assistants to work closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support in schools across Barnstaple and the surrounding areas.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in SEMH, behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work, or those looking to build a rewarding career in SEND and specialist education.

Role: SEMH Learning Support Assistant
Pay Rate: £95–£105 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development
• Implement behaviour support plans, emotional regulation strategies, and EHCP targets
• Help pupils access learning by reducing barriers caused by anxiety, trauma, or challenging behaviour
• Promote positive relationships, resilience, and self-esteem
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times throughout the school day
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and pastoral teams to deliver consistent support

We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or emotional needs (desirable but not essential)
• Transferable experience from care, youth work, mentoring, psychology, coaching, or family SEND experience
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and development

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday – no umbrella deductions
• Short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities in SEMH and SEND settings
• Free CPD in SEMH, behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, SEND, and safeguarding
• A dedicated consultant with SEMH and SEND expertise
• £50 referral bonus for educators you recommend
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Clear pathways into permanent SEND and pastoral roles
• Competitive pay – we’ll match or beat other agency rates
• MyTP Work App to manage bookings and your diary easily

Ready to make a meaningful difference?

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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