SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary

TimePlan Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing consultant support

Training & development

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 in a safe, structured environment.

This role offers a long-term path with potential to become permanent, competitive pay, and ongoing support from your dedicated TimePlan consultant in a specialist SEMH setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in SEMH or similar setting is highly desirable.
• Care or youth work background encouraged.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and emotional resilience.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Genuine interest in helping young people reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis with learning and emotional development.
• Help manage challenging behaviour consistently and calmly.
• Encourage engagement, motivation, and positive outcomes in and out of the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Emotional resilience

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant Primary- Long Term Role near Ely

Are you an empathetic, consistent and patient individual with a passion for supporting young people? TimePlan Education is currently recruiting for a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and specialist school near Ely on a long-term basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Primary aged students who face a range of social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will play a vital role in helping them access education in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Commencing ASAP this is a fantastic role with a progressive and passionate school.

The Role:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis with their learning and emotional development


• Helping to manage challenging behaviour consistently and calmly


• Encouraging engagement, motivation, and positive outcomes in and out of the classroom


• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals

About You:

• Previous experience working in an SEMH or similar setting is highly desirable


• Candidates with a care or youth work background are encouraged to apply


• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and emotional resilience


• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations


• A genuine interest in supporting young people to achieve their potential

What We Offer:

• A long-term position with the potential to become permanent


• Competitive rates of pay


• Ongoing support from your dedicated TimePlan consultant


• Opportunity to gain experience in a specialist SEMH setting


• Access to training and professional development

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