SEMH Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small-Group Support

TeacherActive; Fernhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

CPD & development opportunities

PAYE payment

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEMH) in a Surrey-based SEMH school. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, and helping learners engage with lessons while promoting emotional regulation and positive relationships.

The role requires calm resilience, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to work closely with teachers and support staff in a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing challenging behaviour and using positive behaviour strategies.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and the needs of vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils engage with learning and regulate emotions.
• Support collaboration with teachers and other professionals to promote progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small-group support

Building relationships

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEMH) in a Surrey-based SEMH school. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, and helping learners engage with lessons while promoting emotional regulation and positive relationships.

The role requires calm resilience, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to work closely with teachers and support staff in a specialist setting.