SEMH Teaching Assistant - Flexible Short/Long Roles

Step Teachers; Beccles; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being support

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide flexible short-term and long-term support in various school settings. You will aid pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs and assist teachers with engaging learning activities.

Ideal candidates bring experience with SEMH, trauma-informed approaches, and a calm, empathetic manner, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support pupil welfare and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic manner.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted learning activities that support engagement.
• Help implement individual behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Promote positive communication, confidence, and constructive relationships.
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
• Encourage participation, independence, and self-esteem.
• Monitor pupil progress and share information with staff.
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Trauma-informed approach

Calm and empathetic

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Step Teachers is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide flexible short-term and long-term support in various school settings. You will aid pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs and assist teachers with engaging learning activities.

Ideal candidates bring experience with SEMH, trauma-informed approaches, and a calm, empathetic manner, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support pupil welfare and progression.