SEMH Teaching Assistant — Sunderland: Calm & Impactful

Teaching Personnel; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and SEMH training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in Sunderland secondary schools. The role focuses on SEMH needs, requiring a calm, patient, emotionally intelligent approach and experience with trauma-informed practices. You will work within pastoral teams providing targeted support and contribute to safeguarding and records.

The position is long-term with competitive daily rates and offers ongoing consultant support and access to CPD for SEMH-focused training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs in a school setting.
• Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent approach to support.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice in schools.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted SEMH support to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Deliver structured 1:1 and small group sessions.
• De-escalate difficult situations calmly and confidently.
• Work within individual support plans and contribute to reviews.
• Liaise with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm, patient, emotionally intelligent

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

Qualifications in SEMH / mental health

Education

SEMH/Mental health/education qualifications

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in Sunderland secondary schools. The role focuses on SEMH needs, requiring a calm, patient, emotionally intelligent approach and experience with trauma-informed practices. You will work within pastoral teams providing targeted support and contribute to safeguarding and records.

The position is long-term with competitive daily rates and offers ongoing consultant support and access to CPD for SEMH-focused training.