SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm Support for Pupils

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a challenging SEMH school in Portsmouth. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist teachers, and help pupils engage with learning.

The role requires patience, resilience and calm under pressure. You will work with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, build trusting relationships, and contribute to a safe, structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, SEN or similar settings is beneficial.
• Ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries.
• Willingness to engage with safeguarding and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom management.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create a safe, structured learning environment.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Boundary setting

Flexible

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a challenging SEMH school in Portsmouth. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist teachers, and help pupils engage with learning.

The role requires patience, resilience and calm under pressure. You will work with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, build trusting relationships, and contribute to a safe, structured learning environment.