SEMH Teaching Assistant

New Directions Holdings Limited; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Holdings Limited is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in the Coalville area. The role involves assisting children with SEMH needs, helping them feel safe, supported, and engaged during the school day.

Roles may be 1:1 or small groups, on-site in Coalville, with full-time or part-time hours and DBS/safeguarding checks required. Pay ranges from £96.63 to £100.00 per day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or in a similar support-based role.
• Calm, patient and resilient with the ability to maintain boundaries.
• Able to build positive relationships and provide consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, inside and outside the classroom.
• Help pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged throughout the school day.
• Assist with behaviour support and safeguarding as required.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Job description

We’re currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in the Coalville area.

This role involves supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them feel safe, supported, and engaged throughout the school day.

You may be working on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.

What we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have at least 6 months’ experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or within a similar support-based role
• Are calm, patient, and resilient
• Can build positive relationships and maintain boundaries
• Are passionate about supporting young people who may need extra guidance and consistency

Experience in education, care, youth work, support work, or behaviour support is highly valued.

Location: Coalville area
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Pay: £96.63 - £100.00 per day

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.