Semh Teaching Assistant

Long-Term Teachers Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers is recruiting a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school on the outskirts of Truro. This role focuses on supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, with opportunities for outdoor learning and practical activities.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, building trauma-informed relationships and promoting emotional regulation and social skills alongside experienced staff. This is a full-time position with a strong focus on wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH or students with challenging behaviour.
• Patient, resilient and passionate about making a difference.
• Ability to build trauma-informed relationships with young people.
• Comfort with outdoor activities and sports and willingness to participate.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with young people from trauma-informed backgrounds.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group classroom support.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour and social skills.
• Participate in outdoor learning, sports and extracurricular activities.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards education.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff.

Skills

SEMH Teaching Assistant backgrounds

Sports Coaches

Youth Workers

Children’s Residential Support Workers

Behaviour Support Workers

Outdoor Education Instructors

Mainstream or Specialist School Staff

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Truro

Location: Truro, Cornwall
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:00
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Long-term Teachers

Passionate About Supporting Young People? Love Sports and Outdoor Activities? This Could Be Your Perfect Role!

Long-term Teachers is recruiting an enthusiastic, resilient and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic specialist school on the outskirts of Truro.

This is not your typical classroom-based Teaching Assistant role!

The school supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including young people who may have experienced trauma, struggled within mainstream education or display challenging behaviour.

With fantastic facilities, excellent resources and a strong focus on practical learning, students regularly participate in exciting activities including:

• Swimming and water-based activities
• Mountain biking and cycling
• Forest school and woodland activities
• Orienteering and outdoor adventures
• Sports, physical education and team-building
• Creative and practical learning experiences

You will play a vital role in helping students rebuild confidence, develop emotional resilience and re-engage with education.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Building positive relationships with young people from trauma-informed backgrounds.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group classroom support.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation, behaviour and social skills.
• Participating in outdoor learning, sports and extracurricular activities.
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards education.
• Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for individuals who are patient, resilient, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference.

Experience in any of the following backgrounds would be particularly beneficial:

• SEMH or SEN Teaching Assistants
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Children's Residential Support Workers
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Outdoor Education Instructors
• Mainstream or Specialist School Support Staff

Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.

You must be confident managing challenging situations, building positive relationships and supporting young people who may have experienced trauma.

Why Apply?

• Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:00.
• Start ASAP: Join a fantastic specialist school in Truro.
• Excellent Facilities: Well-equipped classrooms and outstanding learning resources.
• Exciting Activities: Swimming, mountain biking, forest school, orienteering and much more.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals.
• Rewarding Career: Make a genuine difference to students who need positive role models and consistent support.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals from education, sports coaching, youth work or children's residential care to develop their careers within specialist education.

Long-term Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant references.