SEMH Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic team in Sunderland. This role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and is perfect for someone resilient who wishes to make a meaningful impact in an educational setting.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

Networking events

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.
• Knowledge of tailored interventions and behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs to access the curriculum.
• Work with staff and professionals for tailored support.
• Promote a calm environment using effective behaviour management.

Skills

Resilience

Behaviour Management

Social Skills Development

Job description

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£13.68 p/h (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

May 2025 onwards (Long Term Role)

The School and Role

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at a school. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting pupils who require additional help to access learning and thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom to access the curriculum and develop social and emotional skills.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals to deliver tailored interventions and behaviour support plans.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, helping to boost confidence, self-esteem and emotional regulation.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support as required.
• Promote a calm and nurturing environment, using de-escalation and behaviour management strategies effectively.

What we offer
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.