SEMH Teaching Assistant | Calm Classrooms & Pupil Support

TeacherActive; Horley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school based in Surrey. You will support pupils in classrooms, 1:1 and small-group settings, helping with learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.

We are seeking patient, resilient individuals with strong communication skills who can build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people.
• Confidence supporting SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Ability to build professional relationships with pupils.
• Good behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom and 1:1 or small-group settings.
• Assist with learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation.
• Help create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEMH and challenging behaviour

Communication and interpersonal skills

Patient, calm and resilient

Relationships with pupils

Behaviour management

Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school based in Surrey. You will support pupils in classrooms, 1:1 and small-group settings, helping with learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.

We are seeking patient, resilient individuals with strong communication skills who can build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.