SEMH Teaching Assistant: Trauma-Informed Mentor for Youth

Randstad Education; Melksham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent Schedule 8:30–15:30

Professional Growth opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Frome school on a day-to-day, flexible basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC, and attachment needs through 1:1 and small-group sessions.

You will implement trauma-informed strategies and work closely with teachers and therapy teams to monitor progress and wellbeing, while modelling resilience and empathy for students.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, ASC, or neurodivergent learners is preferred.
• Trauma-informed, non-judgemental, patient approach is essential.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and support pupils' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to SEMH/SEN pupils.
• Implement trauma-informed and Thrive-based strategies.
• Assist teachers with tailored activities and monitoring progress.
• Act as a positive role model and build student resilience.
• Coordinate with staff and therapy teams to track wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Trauma-informed

Team player

Proactive training mindset

Job description

Randstad Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Frome school on a day-to-day, flexible basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC, and attachment needs through 1:1 and small-group sessions.

You will implement trauma-informed strategies and work closely with teachers and therapy teams to monitor progress and wellbeing, while modelling resilience and empathy for students.