SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a compassionate SEMH Support Assistant to support vulnerable young people in a specialist school. The role involves working closely with students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, providing support and encouragement to help them thrive. Ideal for psychology graduates or care workers, this position offers full training and the potential for a permanent role.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Potential for a permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.
• Confidence in handling challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom, either 1:1 or in small groups.
• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Encouraging progress in learning, confidence, and social skills.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Calmness

Education

Psychology Graduate

Criminology Graduate

Education Graduate

Job description

SEMH Support Assistant - Blythe Bridge - Immediate Start
Ideal for psychology graduates, care workers, youth mentors, or anyone with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience-either through work or study-supporting individuals with emotional, behavioural, or additional needs?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist school in Blythe Bridge and are looking for a compassionate and committed individual to join them as a full-time SEMH Support Assistant. You don't need to have worked in a school before-what matters is your ability to build relationships, stay calm under pressure, and offer consistent, positive support.

About the Role:

You'll work closely with students aged 11-16 who face social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Many have additional needs such as ADHD, autism (ASD), or behavioural difficulties.

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Supporting students in the classroom, either 1:1 or in small groups

• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviour

• Using your empathy and resilience to build trust and consistency

• Encouraging progress in learning, confidence, and social skills

• Working closely with teachers and therapists to support individual plans

• Providing personal care when needed (training provided)

Who This Role Is Ideal For:

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Psychology, criminology, or education graduates looking for hands-on experience

• Care workers, residential support workers, or healthcare assistants

• Youth workers or sports/activity leaders

• People with lived experience of SEN, mental health, or behaviour support

• Anyone with a calm and caring nature, looking for a rewarding role

What You'll Need:

• Experience working or volunteering with children, young people, or vulnerable adults

• A resilient and compassionate attitude

• Confidence in handling challenging behaviour (training and support provided)

• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What's On Offer:

• Full-time, long-term role with the potential for a permanent position

• Full training and ongoing support