SEMH Teaching Assistant | Therapeutic School, Full-Time

Reed; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Full-time role

Training & development

Supportive leadership

Wellbeing & inclusion

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Alton/Farnham, Hampshire, supporting children and young people with SEMH needs. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a daily rate of £100–£130 depending on experience, and ASAP/Negotiable start date.

The school offers a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes and strong pastoral care. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH or SEND settings, be calm, patient, and resilient, and able to build

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Calm, patient and resilient.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
• Ability to be a positive role model and advocate for pupils' success.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom and outdoor learning environments.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams.
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.
• Celebrate achievements and help pupils reach their potential.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Job description

Reed is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Alton/Farnham, Hampshire, supporting children and young people with SEMH needs. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a daily rate of £100–£130 depending on experience, and ASAP/Negotiable start date.

The school offers a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes and strong pastoral care. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH or SEND settings, be calm, patient, and resilient, and able to build