SEMH Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Rayleigh to support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This full-time role offers an opportunity to create a positive learning environment and make a meaningful impact on young lives. Starting in September 2025, this position includes competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Teaching Assistant role is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Willingness to learn SEMH strategies and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Implement strategies to support social and emotional development.
• Monitor and assess students' progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be a crucial part of our mission to create an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally, regardless of their social, emotional, or mental health challenges. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide individualised support and implement strategies that promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training - Rayleigh

Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Rayleigh
Salary Scale: £85-£115 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Start date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)

Responsibilities:

• As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Implement strategies and interventions to support the social and emotional development of students.
• As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to address specific needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will monitor and assess the progress of students, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of behaviour support plans.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar Teaching Assistant role is advantageous.
• Empathy and a genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs.
• As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and parents.
• As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will have or be willing to learn knowledge of relevant SEMH strategies and interventions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.