Semh Teaching Assistant

I C Talent Ltd; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

I C Talent Ltd is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You will work with teachers and support staff to provide a safe, positive learning environment and support pupils academically and pastorally.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils manage emotions and behaviour, building relationships, and delivering engaging activities. Previous experience in education or SEMH is beneficial; 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and empathetic
• Confident working with children and young people
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Strong communicator and team player
• Reliable and committed to working 5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during activities
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required
• Help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support the delivery of engaging learning activities
• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – SEMH School

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Position: Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their education and development?

I C Talent are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in St Neots.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment. You will support pupils both academically and pastorally, helping them to develop their confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and during activities
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required
• Helping pupils manage their emotions and behaviour
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Supporting the delivery of engaging learning activities
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and empathetic
• Confident working with children and young people
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• A strong communicator and team player
• Reliable and committed to working 5 days a week
• Previous experience working with children, young people or within an education/SEMH setting is desirable

Why Join I C Talent?

At I C Talent, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and personal service to our candidates. We work closely with schools to offer a range of opportunities, including day-to-day supply, long-term and temp-to-perm positions.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we’d love to hear from you!