SEMH Teaching Assistant Evesham September 2026

Justteachers Ltd; Evesham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Evesham is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision starting September 2026. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them access education and develop life skills.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with differentiated learning, help manage emotions, encourage participation and maintain a safe, structured learning environment while collaborating with teaching staff to

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Empathetic, patient and resilient personality.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant education, care or support qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning programmes.
• Support students in managing emotions and developing positive coping strategies.
• Encourage participation, engagement and attendance.
• Help maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic

Patient

Resilient

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant education, care or support qualifications

Job description

About the role:

We are recruiting a compassionate and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Evesham. Beginning in September 2026, this rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them access education and develop essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning programmes.
• Support students in managing emotions and developing positive coping strategies.
• Encourage participation, engagement and attendance.
• Help maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Empathetic, patient and resilient personality.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant education, care or support qualifications are desirable.