SEMH Teaching Assistant - Swindon

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant in Swindon. This role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with educators. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a resilient attitude, ready to adapt to diverse classroom settings. The position offers a day rate of up to £100, holiday pay, and access to various resources to support your career development.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Free CV consultation

Access to Hays App

Dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs (preferred but not essential).
• A passion for education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to support student progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

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Swindon, United Kingdom

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Education

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

The roles we have are dependent on the needs of each school and can be on a full or part-time basis. Working as a supply SEMH Teaching Assistant suits those who have a passion for working within a school and can be flexible and adaptable, due to the diversity of the schools we work with.

We are currently looking for TAs who have a desire to work with children, which could be within a full classroom or taking a small group to improve a core skill, for example, reading, or providing 1:1 care for an individual child with SEN.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs
• Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment
• Assist in developing and implementing personalized learning strategies
• Support students in managing emotions and social interactions
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to support student progress
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reports

About You

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs (preferred but not essential)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for education and supporting young people
• Ability to adapt and respond to challenging situations positively

What you'll get in return

• This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You’ll receive:
• A day rate of up to £100 per day in addition to holiday pay
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses, and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• A dedicated Hays consultant