SEMH Teaching Assistant - Long-Term, Full-Time

Senploy; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy in Warwick is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a long-term supply placement at a specialist secondary school. You will support Years 7-11 students with EHCPs, helping rebuild confidence, engagement and a positive relationship with education.

The role offers full-time hours in a nurturing SEMH setting, with small class sizes and close collaboration with teachers and the pastoral team to support individual plans and create a calm, structured classroom

Qualifications

• Previous TA/LSA or similar role experience.
• Experience with SEN or SEMH is desirable.
• Patient, resilient and confident working with young people who may present challenging behaviour.
• A genuine interest in pastoral care and helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Available for a full-time, long-term supply placement.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs and/or SEN.
• Help implement strategies and targets set out in EHCPs.
• Support literacy, numeracy, and access to the wider curriculum.
• Build trusted, consistent relationships to help students feel safe and supported.
• Support the management of behaviour using de-escalation and nurture-based approaches.
• Work closely with teachers and the pastoral team to support each student's individual plan.
• Contribute to a calm, structured, and encouraging classroom environment.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH understanding

Pastoral care

Job description

Senploy in Warwick is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a long-term supply placement at a specialist secondary school. You will support Years 7-11 students with EHCPs, helping rebuild confidence, engagement and a positive relationship with education.

The role offers full-time hours in a nurturing SEMH setting, with small class sizes and close collaboration with teachers and the pastoral team to support individual plans and create a calm, structured classroom