SEMH Teaching Assistant - Calm Support for Pupils

Aspire People Limited; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Placement support

Long-term opportunities

Make a difference

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a role in Lutterworth. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs and help them engage with learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have SEMH experience, a calm and empathetic approach, and a commitment to supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour management in a school setting. This is a Monday–Friday, term-time position in a specialist SEMH/SEN environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour with empathy.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach in demanding situations.
• Capable of building positive relationships with pupils who may struggle to trust adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and managing their feelings.
• Help pupils develop positive coping and behavioural strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support classrooms with engagement and personal development.
• De-escalate difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

De-escalation

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Aspire People Limited is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a role in Lutterworth. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs and help them engage with learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have SEMH experience, a calm and empathetic approach, and a commitment to supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour management in a school setting. This is a Monday–Friday, term-time position in a specialist SEMH/SEN environment.