SEMH Teaching Assistant — Long-Term Support for Students

Supply Desk; Havant; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Small class sizes

CPD and SEND training

Supportive leadership

Competitive daily rates

Impact on pupils' lives

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Southampton. You will support children and young people with SEMH needs, helping them build confidence and resilience while reaching their full potential.

Working with teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide tailored support in class and during intervention sessions, making a genuine difference to students who need additional guidance and encouragement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in school or care settings.
• Knowledge of SEMH, behaviour support or SEND.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and intervention programmes.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
• Support teachers in creating a calm, structured learning environment.
• Record pupil progress and communicate effectively with staff.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication

Calm, patient

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Southampton. You will support children and young people with SEMH needs, helping them build confidence and resilience while reaching their full potential.

Working with teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide tailored support in class and during intervention sessions, making a genuine difference to students who need additional guidance and encouragement.