SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is looking for a skilled Teaching Assistant in Portsmouth to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role involves providing tailored support, working closely with educators to promote both academic and social progress. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a passion for helping vulnerable pupils thrive.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates with weekly pay

Free and exclusive CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs, particularly SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support techniques.
• Ability to adapt to varied needs of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEMH support throughout the school day.
• Implement tailored behaviour strategies for self-regulation.
• Encourage social inclusion during lessons and breaks.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Positive Behaviour Support Techniques

Education

Relevant qualification to support children with SEMH needs

Job description

Teaching Personnel are working with SEN schools in Portsmouth who seek a skilled and resilient Teaching Assistant to work with students who have Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.
You will be supporting children with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation challenges and difficulties with peer interaction. You'll be working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement an individualised support plan that promotes progress both academically and socially.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 SEMH support throughout the school day.
• Implement tailored behaviour strategies to support self-regulation and concentration in class.
• Communicate with relevant professionals to best support the pupils' individual needs.
• Encourage social inclusion and engagement during lessons and breaks.
• Create a calm, structured environment while promoting positive behaviour.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children with special needs, particularly SEMH or behavioural needs.
• A relevant qualification to support children with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Experienced TA's are highly encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support techniques.
• Able to display resilience and an adaptability to the varied needs of pupils.
• A passion for supporting vulnerable pupils to thrive and develop in a structured and supportive environment.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates, with weekly pay.
• Access to free and exclusive CPD training.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you at all stages.
• The opportunity to be offered a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you have the relevant experience and skills, and are ready to take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you - please apply today!

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.