SEMH Teaching Assistant: Empower Students to Thrive

Reed; Melton; On-site; GBP 23,762 - 29,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Small class sizes

Wellbeing support

Therapeutic environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH and SEND needs at a specialist school near Ipswich. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, helping learners overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

This position offers extensive training, small class sizes, and a supportive, therapeutic working environment with ongoing supervision and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience or suitability in education, SEND, care, youth work, residential childcare, or similar settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patience and resilience.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and calmly.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils.
• Assist with SEMH and SEND needs.
• Support with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop social skills and confidence.
• Manage classroom resources and learning environments.
• Assist with educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and personal development.
• Create engaging displays and learning materials.
• Participate in reflective practice and training.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Adaptable

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Team player

English & Maths basics

Tools

Classroom support

Job description

Reed is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH and SEND needs at a specialist school near Ipswich. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, helping learners overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

This position offers extensive training, small class sizes, and a supportive, therapeutic working environment with ongoing supervision and wellbeing support.