SEMH Teaching Assistant | Supportive Secondary Role

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a specialist SEMH secondary school in Cranborne to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants for a long-term, full-time position. You will support students aged 11–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs.

You’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support in a structured environment, helping learners regulate emotions and reach their learning goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or SEMH.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to rural location.
• Available for a consistent, full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships and support learning under supervision of teachers.
• Help pupils regulate behaviour and emotions throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to support students academically and personally.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

1:1 & small group support

Relationship-building

Driving licence & vehicle access

Full-time availability

Job description

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a specialist SEMH secondary school in Cranborne to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants for a long-term, full-time position. You will support students aged 11–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs.

You’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support in a structured environment, helping learners regulate emotions and reach their learning goals.