Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Bingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Consultant support

CV writing support

Compliance service

150 Referral scheme for Teachers and T

Access to training workshops and CPD

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking a Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a SEND specialist school on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border. The role starts in September 2026 and requires driving due to rural location.

You will support children during lessons, assist staff at lunchtimes, and deliver personalised learning plans tailored to each pupil's needs, while managing behaviours with care and promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and SEND pupils.
• Ability to manage behavioural difficulties with care.
• Well-organised with excellent communication.
• Experience in a school setting is favourable.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lessons and school activities.
• Support staff and children during lunch and break times.
• Plan and deliver personalised learning based on individual needs.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group activities to support learning.
• Collect evidence of children's work to support assessment.
• Provide physical management and care of pupils as required.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Lesson support

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Education/training in supporting SEND

Job description

Empowering Learning are looking for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant to work in an amazing SEND specialist school situated in Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire Border . Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is favourable. Experience within the a sector with transferable skills may also be considered. The role is to start in September 2026. Driving is essential due to the schools rural location.

Desirable Attributes:

• Have experience working with young people
• Ability to work with people with behavioural difficulties
• Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
• Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of SEND
• High levels of care and resilience.
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
• Be able to supply school with teaching references
• Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
• Have an understanding of managing children with multiple needs.

Job Description:

• Supporting children during lessons/school activities
• Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
• Managing pupils personalised learning based on their individual need.
• Helping young people with their daily care requirementsWorking with a variety of SEND and Mental Health needs.
• Delivering 1:1 or small group activities
• Collecting evidence of children's work to support their assessment
• Providing physical management and care of pupils

Benefits:

• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
• CV writing support
• Fast, effective compliance service
• 150 Referral scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Access to training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.