SEMH Teaching Assistant — Support & Develop Young Minds

Teaching Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs in a specialist educational setting. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support, helping pupils manage emotions and behaviours and develop confidence.

The role involves one-to-one and small group support, creating a nurturing learning environment and collaborating with parents and professionals to track progress. Term-time, full-time contract with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and behaviours using positive strategies.
• Encourage engagement, independence and personal development.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals to support progress.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs in a specialist educational setting. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support, helping pupils manage emotions and behaviours and develop confidence.

The role involves one-to-one and small group support, creating a nurturing learning environment and collaborating with parents and professionals to track progress. Term-time, full-time contract with competitive pay.