SEMH Teaching Assistant — Specialist SEND School Support

Senploy; Melton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Immediate interviews

Trial days

Supportive environment

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist therapeutic school near Oakham (LE15). You will support pupils with SEMH, autism and other SEND needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group support in a nurturing, trauma‑informed environment.

Working alongside teachers and therapeutic staff, you’ll help pupils regulate emotions, build confidence and re-engage with learning, with immediate interviews and trial days available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, autism or SEND in a school or equivalent setting.
• Calm, patient approach with strong communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and behaviour as communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for SEMH pupils.
• Build positive relationships to foster confidence and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management using trauma‑informed approaches.
• Adapt activities to individual needs to encourage engagement and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Autism understanding

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist therapeutic school near Oakham (LE15). You will support pupils with SEMH, autism and other SEND needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group support in a nurturing, trauma‑informed environment.

Working alongside teachers and therapeutic staff, you’ll help pupils regulate emotions, build confidence and re-engage with learning, with immediate interviews and trial days available.