SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs in a UK primary setting. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to implement strategies, de-escalate behaviours, and help pupils regulate emotions.

The role involves building trusted relationships with students, collaborating with teachers and SEN staff, and contributing to personalised plans to help pupils succeed within a traditional classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs.
• Experience within a UK school, alternative provision, youth setting, or similar environment.
• Calm and consistent approach.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Resilience and emotional maturity.
• Genuine commitment to helping vulnerable children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group SEMH support
• Supporting pupils with challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Helping children develop emotional regulation strategies
• Supporting behaviour plans and agreed school strategies
• Encouraging resilience, independence, and positive decision-making
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & Emotional Support

Do you have experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural difficulties, or emotional regulation needs ?

Aspire People are currently working with primary schools looking for resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants who can help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

This role would suit someone who understands the importance of building trust and consistency with children who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, relationships, or engagement within a traditional classroom environment.

Your ability to remain calm, build positive relationships, and understand the reasons behind behaviour will be crucial.

Your Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group SEMH support
• Supporting pupils with challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Helping children develop emotional regulation strategies
• Supporting behaviour plans and agreed school strategies
• Encouraging resilience, independence, and positive decision-making
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

We're Looking For:

• Recent experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs
• Experience within a UK school, alternative provision, youth setting, or similar environment
• Calm and consistent approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Resilience and emotional maturity
• Genuine commitment to helping vulnerable children succeed

This Could Suit Someone From:

• Primary or secondary school SEND support
• SEMH settings
• Alternative provision
• Youth work
• Behaviour support
• Residential childcare or similar backgrounds

Why Aspire People?

• Specialist SEND and SEMH opportunities
• Long-term roles available
• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for career progression within education

If you're passionate about helping children overcome behavioural and emotional barriers, we'd love to speak with you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.