SEMH Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start, Long-Term Role

Aspire People; Kirton CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a trusted SEND school in Boston for compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants. This September start is a full-time, long-term role with potential to go permanent, supporting children with SEMH needs aged 5-17.

You will work closely with teachers to provide classroom and 1:1 support, helping pupils feel safe, engaged and capable of succeeding academically and emotionally. The role is term-time only, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH or SEND settings.
• Experience in schools, colleges, or alternative provisions.
• Residential care or children’s homes experience is welcome.
• Youth work or mentoring experience.
• Supporting vulnerable children or young adults.
• Behaviour support or mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support alongside teachers.
• Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils academically and emotionally to help them succeed.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a trusted SEND school in Boston for compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants. This September start is a full-time, long-term role with potential to go permanent, supporting children with SEMH needs aged 5-17.

You will work closely with teachers to provide classroom and 1:1 support, helping pupils feel safe, engaged and capable of succeeding academically and emotionally. The role is term-time only, Monday to Friday.