SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to nurturing and supporting children with additional needs. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in a therapeutic environment, helping young people with complex emotional and behavioral challenges. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students aged 4 to 18. With access to professional development and a collaborative team, this role is not just a job but a rewarding career in education. If you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Expert support from a dedicated consultant

Competitive pay through PAYE

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is essential.
• Training in safeguarding and child protection is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
• Assist with learning activities and maintain a calm classroom environment.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Support for SEN

Behavior Management

Education

Relevant Qualifications for Teaching Assistant

Job description

Make a Difference in an Inclusive, Supportive School Community

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant for an immediate start at a specialist school in Salisbury that caters to pupils aged 4 to 18 with a range of learning needs including SEN, SEMH, and ASD.

This setting offers a therapeutic and highly nurturing environment where pupils are supported not only academically but emotionally and socially.

The school prides itself on its commitment to personalised learning, emotional well-being and the development of key life skills, allowing every student to reach their potential in a safe and encouraging atmosphere.

Staff are part of a collaborative, values-driven team that genuinely works to make a difference every day.

Your Role and Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 8.15am to 3pm.

You will be supporting pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs, helping to maintain a calm and productive classroom environment, assisting with learning activities, and contributing to the overall development of the children in your care.

Your ability to remain patient, resilient and adaptable will be key to your success.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel

As an educator with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from a wide range of professional and personal advantages.

These include access to continuous professional development opportunities, expert support from a dedicated consultant, competitive pay through PAYE, and the chance to work in some of the most rewarding and specialist educational settings in the country.

This is more than just a job – it is an opportunity to help shape the lives of young people who need support the most.

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in education, we would love to hear from you.

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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