SEMH Teaching Assistant: Empower & Engage Students

Local Education; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Education in Ipswich is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support staff for specialist settings in the Ipswich area, with current and upcoming long‑term requirements. These roles involve more than academic support, focusing on emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement, and building trusting relationships.

The strongest candidates will be calm, resilient and consistent, able to support pupils on difficult days while maintaining boundary and routine.

Qualifications

• Previous SEMH/SEND or specialist education experience is valuable.
• Applicants from backgrounds such as youth work, mentoring, social care, or community work are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional regulation for students.
• Assist with behaviour and engagement.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Contribute to confidence and self-esteem development.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Relationship-building

Job description

Local Education in Ipswich is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support staff for specialist settings in the Ipswich area, with current and upcoming long‑term requirements. These roles involve more than academic support, focusing on emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement, and building trusting relationships.

The strongest candidates will be calm, resilient and consistent, able to support pupils on difficult days while maintaining boundary and routine.