SEMH Teaching Assistant: Nurture & Inspire Primary Minds

TimePlan Education; Ely; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Training & development

Dedicated consultant

Specialist SEMH experience

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Ely on a long-term basis. You will support primary students with learning and emotional development, working 1:1 or in small groups to help them access education in a structured, nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates have SEMH experience or a care/youth work background, with strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience to remain calm in challenging

Qualifications

• Previous SEMH or similar setting experience preferred.
• Care or youth work background encouraged.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Genuine interest in helping young people reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups with learning and emotional development.
• Managing challenging behaviour consistently and calmly.
• Encouraging engagement, motivation and positive outcomes in and out of the classroom.
• Collaborating with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

TimePlan Education is recruiting a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Ely on a long-term basis. You will support primary students with learning and emotional development, working 1:1 or in small groups to help them access education in a structured, nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates have SEMH experience or a care/youth work background, with strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience to remain calm in challenging