SEMH Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant in St Albans to provide one-to-one support to a secondary-aged girl. The role starts in September and requires experience with SEMH needs. Candidates should demonstrate patience and a belief in pupil potential, supporting emotional regulation and positive engagement in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, or similar needs.
• Ability to build trust and consistency with pupils.
• A real belief in second chances and pupil potential.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional regulation and focus in lessons.
• Encourage positive choices and academic engagement.
• Liaise with therapists, parents, and key workers.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH

Patience

Calm and steady presence

Encouraging social skills

Job description

SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant - St Albans

110 per day Full-time Umbrella pay DBS required

We're looking for a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a young secondary aged girl at a specialist provision in St Albans. The role starts September and involves one-to-one support across the school day.

About the school:

• Specialist setting catering for secondary pupils with SEMH and associated needs

• Strong pastoral approach, clear routines, and excellent multi-agency support

• Staff are trained in trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation

The role:

• Building trust and consistency with one pupil

• Supporting emotional regulation and focus in lessons

• Encouraging positive choices, social skills, and academic engagement

• Liaising with therapists, parents and key workers

You'll need:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, or similar needs

• Boundaries, patience, and a calm, steady presence

• A real belief in second chances and pupil potential

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'