SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm, Student-Focused Support

Supply Desk Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training in SEMH/behaviour/saf

Refer a Friend scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Chichester to join a specialist school. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs through calm, compassionate assistance and close collaboration with teachers and pastoral teams.

You will help students manage emotions, develop positive behaviours and engage with learning in a safe, supportive environment, with training opportunities and a potential path to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, coaching or similar settings.
• Understanding of SEMH, SEND or behaviour support.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom learning and activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Support individual behaviour and learning plans.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Relationship-building

Passion for SEND/SEMH

DBS on Update Service

Job description

Supply Desk is recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Chichester to join a specialist school. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs through calm, compassionate assistance and close collaboration with teachers and pastoral teams.

You will help students manage emotions, develop positive behaviours and engage with learning in a safe, supportive environment, with training opportunities and a potential path to permanent employment.