SEMH Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support & Calm Learning

Academics Ltd; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Chalfont St Giles is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a nurturing, specialist environment.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help maintain a calm classroom, manage behaviours, and work with teachers to tailor interventions. Salary £110-£130 per day DOE, with long-term, ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help create a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation or engagement difficulties.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and consistent boundaries.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support pupils' emotional development, confidence and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to tailor support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Job description

Academics Ltd in Chalfont St Giles is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a nurturing, specialist environment.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help maintain a calm classroom, manage behaviours, and work with teachers to tailor interventions. Salary £110-£130 per day DOE, with long-term, ongoing opportunities.