SEMH Teaching Assistant Rugby September 2026

Justteachers Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Rugby is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH provision from September 2026. You will support pupils who require emotional, social and behavioural support within a nurturing and structured learning environment.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist teachers with differentiated learning activities, and help pupils develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or youth work are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement.
• Implement behaviour support plans and risk assessments effectively.
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Qualifications in education, childcare or youth work

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH provision in Rugby from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils who require additional emotional, social and behavioural support to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement.
• Implement behaviour support plans and risk assessments effectively.
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and independence throughout the school day.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or youth work are desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.