SEMH Teaching Assistant - Grantham

Justteachers Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Grantham to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role offers flexibility to start as full-time or part-time and aims to help learners build resilience and engagement in learning.

Responsibilities include supporting SEMH pupils, delivering tailored activities, and promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour. A calm, patient approach and ability to build trusting relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Understanding of behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Calm, resilient approach when managing challenging situations.
• Qualifications or experience in education, youth work, care, or support work.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Encourage emotional regulation, positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Use consistent behaviour support strategies to reduce barriers to education.
• Promote confidence, self-esteem and positive social interactions throughout the school day.

Skills

Calm demeanour

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Education

Experience in education or youth work

Job description

About the role:

A specialist provision in Grantham is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils are supported to build resilience, develop positive coping strategies, and improve engagement with learning. Staff are committed to fostering positive relationships that help learners succeed both academically and personally. This role has the flexibility to be both full-time and part-time to start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.


• Assist with the delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions.


• Encourage emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and engagement in learning.


• Use consistent behaviour support strategies to reduce barriers to education.


• Promote confidence, self-esteem, and positive social interactions throughout the school day.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.


• Understanding of behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies.


• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.


• Calm, resilient approach when managing challenging situations.


• Relevant qualifications or experience in education, youth work, care, or support work.