SEMH Teaching Assistant – Trauma-Informed Support

eTeach UK Limited; Farnham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and additional SEND.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group sessions, managing resources, assisting on trips, and creating engaging displays. The role emphasises therapeutic training, resilience, and a collaborative approach to learning and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic English and Maths literacy

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups
• Manage classroom resources
• Take children on educational trips and visits
• Have lunch with children who struggle socially
• Maintain a good standard of English and Maths understanding
• Keep children safe when they show heightened behaviours with strong management and communication
• Create, play and teach games to develop social skills
• Produce displays that support teaching and learning and create an engaging environment
• Celebrate student successes
• Participate in therapeutic training and reflect on difficult periods

Job description

Compass Community Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and additional SEND.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group sessions, managing resources, assisting on trips, and creating engaging displays. The role emphasises therapeutic training, resilience, and a collaborative approach to learning and safeguarding.