SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent contract

Supportive school environment

Direct impact on pupil wellbeing and进进

Job summary

Welwyn Garden City School is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide specialist support for autistic pupils with ASC and SEMH needs in Welwyn Garden City.

You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and encourage independence through patient, routines-based support and emotional regulation strategies. The role involves collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and families to promote positive behaviour and progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with autistic children or young people.
• Experience in school, SEMH, or similar environment.
• Understanding ASC and differences in communication and sensory processing.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour in a positive way.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support tailored to each pupil.
• Support pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH needs and related learning difficulties.
• Help pupils understand and communicate emotions and regulate sensory input.
• Maintain clear routines and expectations and support transitions between activities.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, parents, carers and external professionals.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Routine management

Emotional regulation

Behaviour support

Job description

Autism and SEMH Support Welwyn Garden City

Are you an experienced education professional who understands the importance of patience, routine, communication, and emotional regulation when supporting autistic pupils?

A school in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide specialist support to young people with ASC alongside SEMH and behavioural needs.

You will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to become more confident and independent.

What You Will Be Doing as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Welwyn Garden City

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will provide individualised support tailored to each pupil.

This may include:

• Supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH needs, and associated learning difficulties
• Helping pupils understand and communicate their emotions
• Using appropriate strategies to support emotional and sensory regulation
• Providing reassurance during periods of anxiety or distress
• Maintaining clear routines and expectations
• Helping pupils transition successfully between activities
• Encouraging engagement with classroom learning
• Supporting positive behaviour strategies
• Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, parents, carers, and external professionals

• commute to Welwyn Garden City

Experience Required

• Previous experience working with autistic children or young people
• Experience within a school, specialist education, SEMH, or similar environment
• An understanding of ASC and individual differences in communication and sensory processing
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour in a positive and appropriate way
• A patient and resilient approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs

• Located in Welwyn Garden City

Benefits

• Full time permanent contract
• Supportive school environment
• The opportunity to have a direct impact on pupil wellbeing and progress
• Potential for long term or permanent employment

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.