SEMH Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

CPD & training

Refer a Friend scheme — earn up to ££

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Salisbury.

This role offers a long-term placement with the potential to become permanent, with daily pay of £95–£110 depending on experience. You will support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups, under the guidance of teachers and the pastoral team.

Hours are 08:30–15:30, Start ASAP, and dedicated consultant support plus CPD opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work, coaching or similar settings.
• Understanding of SEMH, SEND or behaviour support.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and confidence when managing challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and positive interactions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom learning and activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Follow individual behaviour and learning support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Emotional regulation

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Resilience

Patience

DBS (Update Service)

Tools

DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Location: Salisbury
Pay: £88–£100 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 08:30–15:30
Contract: Long-Term | Potential Permanent Opportunity

Supply Desk is recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Salisbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a calm, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The setting supports pupils who may have faced challenges in mainstream education, providing a structured, nurturing environment where positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and personal development are at the heart of learning.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide consistent, individualised support both in and outside the classroom.

You'll help pupils manage their emotions, develop positive behaviours and overcome barriers to learning, encouraging them to build confidence, independence and trust in their own abilities.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and positive interactions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom learning and activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Follow individual behaviour and learning support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work, coaching or similar settings.
• An understanding of SEMH, SEND or behaviour support.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and confidence when managing challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily pay of £95–£110, depending on experience.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to CPD and training, including SEMH, behaviour support and safeguarding.
• The opportunity to gain valuable specialist SEND experience.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £150 for successful referrals.

Looking for a rewarding role where patience, consistency and compassion can make a real difference?

We'd love to hear from you!