SEMH Teaching Assistant — Flexible Hours & Impact

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Training & professional development

Valuable experience

Job summary

Elementa Support Services Ltd. is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in Cardiff and surrounding areas.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, building positive relationships, and helping students stay engaged with learning. The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, and resilient, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs is desirable but not essential.
• Be calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.
• Ability to set clear boundaries while remaining supportive and understanding.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being.
• Willingness to learn new strategies and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to support emotional wellbeing.
• Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive coping strategies.
• Support students to engage with learning activities and stay on task.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement support plans.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment.

Skills

Calm

Patient

Resilient

Strong communication

Boundary setting

Adaptable

Job description

Elementa Support Services Ltd. is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in Cardiff and surrounding areas.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, building positive relationships, and helping students stay engaged with learning. The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, and resilient, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.