SEN Teaching Assistant: Support & Empower SEMH Students

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN and SEMH in a specialist school near Wadhurst, East Sussex. You will help students access learning, manage emotions, and build positive relationships in a calm, inclusive setting.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with SEN/SEMH, be patient, resilient and team‑oriented, and committed to safeguarding. The role offers valuable experience in specialist SEN settings.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Is patient, resilient, caring and proactive.
• Can build positive relationships and respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Works well as part of a team and is committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH in the classroom and across the school.
• Help pupils manage emotions, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.
• Support teachers to create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom activities, learning resources and wider school life.

Skills

SEN/Special needs experience

Patient & resilient

Team player

Behaviour management

Job description

Term Time Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN and SEMH in a specialist school near Wadhurst, East Sussex. You will help students access learning, manage emotions, and build positive relationships in a calm, inclusive setting.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with SEN/SEMH, be patient, resilient and team‑oriented, and committed to safeguarding. The role offers valuable experience in specialist SEN settings.