SEMH Teaching Assistant — Calm Support for Learners

Supply Desk Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

CPD & training

Refer a Friend scheme — earn up to ££

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Salisbury.

This role offers a long-term placement with the potential to become permanent, with daily pay of £95–£110 depending on experience. You will support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups, under the guidance of teachers and the pastoral team.

Hours are 08:30–15:30, Start ASAP, and dedicated consultant support plus CPD opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work, coaching or similar settings.
• Understanding of SEMH, SEND or behaviour support.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and confidence when managing challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and positive interactions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom learning and activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Follow individual behaviour and learning support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Emotional regulation

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Resilience

Patience

DBS (Update Service)

Tools

DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Supply Desk is recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Salisbury.

This role offers a long-term placement with the potential to become permanent, with daily pay of £95–£110 depending on experience. You will support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups, under the guidance of teachers and the pastoral team.

Hours are 08:30–15:30, Start ASAP, and dedicated consultant support plus CPD opportunities are provided.