SEMH Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs in a primary setting. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and external agencies to promote wellbeing and academic progress.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, differentiating lessons, monitoring pupil progress, and contributing to IEPs and risk assessments in Walton, Surrey.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting children with SEMH or SEND needs.
• Strong understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication and empathy; able to stay calm under pressure.
• DBS clearance (or eligibility to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH difficulties using agreed strategies.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated lessons and adapting resources.
• Monitor and record pupil behaviour, progress, and attendance; contribute to IEPs and risk assessments.
• Foster positive relationships and model coping skills and resilience.
• Liaise with parents, staff, and external professionals to coordinate care.
• Support SEMH policy implementation and safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in CPD and team meetings.

Skills

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

SEMH/SEND experience

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour management

DBS clearance

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Walton, Surrey

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 08:00-15:30

Salary: Paid to scale

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs in a dynamic primary setting. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists, and external agencies to create a safe, inclusive learning environment that promotes wellbeing and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH difficulties, implementing agreed-upon strategies and interventions.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated lessons, adapting resources to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and record pupil behaviour, progress, and attendance; contribute to IEPs and risk assessments.
• Foster positive relationships, modelling coping skills and resilience techniques.
• Liaise with parents, senior staff, and external professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Support the implementation of school-wide SEMH policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in regular CPD and team meetings, sharing insights and best practices.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience supporting children with SEMH or SEND needs.
• Strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• DBS clearance (or eligibility to obtain).

Desirable

• Training in CBT, mindfulness, or related therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Jake White

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1068