SEMH Teaching Assistant - Flexible, Impactful Youth Support

Vision for Education Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Coventry is recruiting compassionate and resilient individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team. You will support secondary students with SEMH needs across Coventry from October 2026, working on a flexible supply basis with opportunities to progress to long-term, part-time or full-time placements.

You will provide 1:1 or small group support, help manage emotional regulation and behaviour, and collaborate with teachers and other professionals to help

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience supporting teenagers or young adults in roles such as Mental Health Support Worker, Youth Worker, or similar.
• Experience working with SEMH schools and challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• Ability to de-escalate situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support behaviour, emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Student support

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd in Coventry is recruiting compassionate and resilient individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team. You will support secondary students with SEMH needs across Coventry from October 2026, working on a flexible supply basis with opportunities to progress to long-term, part-time or full-time placements.

You will provide 1:1 or small group support, help manage emotional regulation and behaviour, and collaborate with teachers and other professionals to help