SEMH Teaching Assistant — Flexible, Immediate Start

Vision for Education Ltd; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Immediate start

CPD and training

Pension contributions

Support from dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Shaftesbury to support primary mainstream and SEND pupils. Roles include 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only, with flexible full-time/part-time opportunities.

The role involves supporting pupils with learning, including those with autism or SEMH, and working alongside teachers and staff to maintain a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, patient and good with children.

Qualifications

• Reliability and patience in a classroom setting.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply.
• Right to Work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher during lessons and in-class activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups.
• Assist reading, writing, maths and other activities.
• Provide 1:1 support where required.
• Support pupils with SEND to access learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Build pupils' confidence and independence.
• Support social and communication skills.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Good with children

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Shaftesbury to support primary mainstream and SEND pupils. Roles include 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only, with flexible full-time/part-time opportunities.

The role involves supporting pupils with learning, including those with autism or SEMH, and working alongside teachers and staff to maintain a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, patient and good with children.