SEMH Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

TeacherActive Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access My-Progression

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

24/7 support from our team

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is partnering with a specialist therapeutic school in NG13 to recruit a SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH, helping regulate emotions and behaviours, and promoting social skills through outdoor learning.

Ideal candidates will have SEMH, SEND or care-settings experience and a commitment to safeguarding. The position is full-time, term-time only, with a competitive PAYE daily rate and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for SEMH pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and resilience.
• De-escalate challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach.
• Build positive relationships as a consistent role model.
• Support outdoor and nature-based learning activities.
• Encourage positive peer interactions and social skills.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Contribute to a therapeutic school environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Empathy resilience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant – Therapeutic School

NG13

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist

therapeutic school in NG13, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This nurturing, structured, and relationship-focused environment uses therapeutic and outdoor learning approaches to help pupils overcome challenges and re-engage with education.

We are seeking a dedicated

SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support. This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant with experience in SEMH, alternative provision, or care settings, passionate about making a real difference.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs as a
• Teaching Assistant
• Support emotional regulation, resilience, and self-management strategies
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent role model
• Support outdoor and nature-based learning activities
• Encourage positive peer interactions and social skills development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals as a
• Teaching Assistant

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice (desirable)
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Experience in schools, PRUs, alternative provisions, or care settings (desirable)
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• A qualified or experienced
• Teaching Assistant committed to supporting SEMH pupils
• Competitive PAYE pay (no umbrella or hidden deductions)
• Ongoing support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant
• Access to CPD and training via My-Progression
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• 24/7 support from our experienced team
• Opportunity to grow and develop as a
• Teaching Assistant in a therapeutic setting
• Ideal for candidates with experience as a
• Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or SEMH Specialist.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.