SEMH Teaching Assistant | Specialist SEND School

NextGen Teachers; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Ongoing CPD and SEMH training

Job summary

NextGen Teachers are recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Horsham, West Sussex. You will provide classroom, 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and additional needs.

The role offers full-time hours, temp-to-perm potential, and opportunities across both primary and secondary settings with small class sizes and strong staff-to-pupil ratios. CPD and SEMH training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Previous roles in SEN or education settings.
• Ability to build strong relationships and support pupils through challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils with SEMH, autism, ADHD, SEND and additional needs.
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff.
• Create a calm, structured learning environment.
• Support social development and future preparation.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small-group support

Relationship building

Job description

NextGen Teachers are recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Horsham, West Sussex. You will provide classroom, 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and additional needs.

The role offers full-time hours, temp-to-perm potential, and opportunities across both primary and secondary settings with small class sizes and strong staff-to-pupil ratios. CPD and SEMH training are provided.