SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Salisbury. This role involves supporting students aged 6-18 with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEMH and SEND, understand Trauma-Informed Care, and possess strong communication skills. The position is full-time with working hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30, and includes holiday pay and access to training.

Benefits

12.07% Holiday Pay

Access to CPD accredited training courses

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff.
• A patient, resilient, innovative, and caring individual.
• Compassionate approach to supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in providing exceptional support to students.
• Help students with SEMH difficulties and other additional needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for learning.
• Contribute to the personalized curriculum and therapy support.

Skills

SEMH knowledge and experience

SEND knowledge and experience

Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Contract: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

SEMH Teaching Assistants – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel

Are you committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Salisbury and make a meaningful impact every day!

The Role:

You’ll play a key part in helping classroom teachers provide exceptional support to students between the ages of 6-18 years old. The students at this school have primary diagnoses / additional needs of the following:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Trauma and Attachment Difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Complex Backgrounds

This provision offers a highly personalized curriculum that blends academic learning with therapeutic support to help students re-engage with education and build resilience.

Facilities include outdoor learning opportunities, vocational training, and spaces dedicated to wellbeing and therapy. The approach is trauma-informed, aiming to create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can develop confidence, independence, and life skills.

Who We Are Looking For:

• SEMH knowledge and experience
• SEND knowledge and experience
• Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care
• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time
• Monday-Friday = 08:30-16:30
• Term Time Only
• 12.07% Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD accredited training courses

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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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