SEMH Teaching Assistant — Nurture Potential Daily

TeacherActive Limited.; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a specialist Exeter school. The role involves assisting teachers, delivering small group and 1-1 interventions, and maintaining a positive classroom environment to help pupils progress.

The ideal candidate has experience with children or young people in SEMH/SEN, shows patience and empathy, and works well in a team. This is a permanent position with safeguarding and DBS compliance considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in SEMH or SEN.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient nature.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff to support students in learning and personal development.
• Assist in delivering small group sessions and one-to-one interventions.
• Help maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage progress and engagement.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a specialist Exeter school. The role involves assisting teachers, delivering small group and 1-1 interventions, and maintaining a positive classroom environment to help pupils progress.

The ideal candidate has experience with children or young people in SEMH/SEN, shows patience and empathy, and works well in a team. This is a permanent position with safeguarding and DBS compliance considerations.