SEMH Teaching Assistant- Wantage

Academics; Wantage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Wantage to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a secondary SEN setting. The role offers daily pay between £93 and £110 and a Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm schedule.

This position is ideal for psychology graduates looking to gain practical experience before pursuing careers in psychology, therapy, counselling or education. Start date ASAP and salary determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• Confident communicator with a genuine passion for SEMH and SEN.
• Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, therapy, counselling, or education.
• Calm, resilient, and able to remain consistent when supporting students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with both students and colleagues.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new strategies to support individual students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual students' needs.
• Support students with emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and positive engagement in learning.
• Help students develop positive relationships, social skills, independence, and coping strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Wantage

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs?

A Secondary SEN School in Wantage is seeking a dedicated and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, or Teachers who want to build valuable, hands‑on experience working with students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual students' needs.
• Support students with emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and positive engagement in learning.
• Help students develop positive relationships, social skills, independence, and coping strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.

We're looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• A confident communicator with a genuine passion for SEMH and SEN.
• Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, therapy, counselling, or education.
• Calm, resilient, and able to remain consistent when supporting students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with both students and colleagues.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new strategies to support individual students.

Job Details

• Location: Wantage
• Setting: Secondary SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: £93-£110 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.