SEMH Teaching Assistant — Compassionate Support and Growth

TeacherActive; Grassmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant team 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive are seeking an SENM Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH across Chesterfield partner schools from September 2026, with day-to-day supply or long-term placements. You will work across SEMH settings and need experience with varied SEMH needs; you should be kind, patient, empathetic, with strong communication and a naturally caring nature.

Registration may involve enhanced DBS checks and references; TeacherActive provides a dedicated consultant team, 24/7 onboarding help,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH in educational settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Caring, patient and understanding approach to pupil needs.
• Willingness to work across multiple SEMH settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH across partner schools on supply or long-term basis.
• Assist teaching staff with lesson delivery and behaviour support.

Skills

SEMH experience

Good communication

Compassion & empathy

Patient

Job description

TeacherActive are seeking an SENM Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH across Chesterfield partner schools from September 2026, with day-to-day supply or long-term placements. You will work across SEMH settings and need experience with varied SEMH needs; you should be kind, patient, empathetic, with strong communication and a naturally caring nature.

Registration may involve enhanced DBS checks and references; TeacherActive provides a dedicated consultant team, 24/7 onboarding help,