Teaching Assistant SEMH

SENCare Recruitment Ltd; Cattishall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant SEMH in Suffolk to support children with social, emotional, or mental health needs. The role involves 1:1 and small group support in a specialist school environment. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months experience with vulnerable pupils and be available Monday to Friday. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a calm demeanor. Potential candidates are encouraged to apply directly or contact the recruitment agency team.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience supporting pupils with social and emotional needs.
• Clear DBS registered to the update service.
• Available Monday-Friday, 5 days a week.
• Desirable: Restraint trained in Team Teach or Price training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or small groups under guidance.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Provide 1:1 classroom support.
• Manage challenging behaviour.
• Assist with the development of EHCPs/IEPs.

Skills

Experience with children with social, emotional difficulties

Empathy

Calm nature

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant SEMH - Suffolk - Full-time - 5 days a week

SENCare Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant SEMH to work in a Specialist school based in Suffolk.

About us

SENCare Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency that provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK. We offer short/long term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid‑day meal supervisors.

Job details

Job title: Teaching Assistant SEMH
Start: ASAP
Hours: 8:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday (Mon‑Fri)

The school caters for children aged 7‑18 years old whose social, emotional or mental health needs or autism spectrum condition (ASC) has made it difficult for them to achieve success in a mainstream school.

The role will consist of 1:1 support for pupils within a classroom setting and also small groups of 3–4 pupils alongside the classroom teacher.

We are looking for potential candidates that have experience with children or young adults with social, emotional difficulties, mental health needs, behavioural difficulties or ADHD.

Ideal candidate profile

• At least 6 months experience supporting pupils with social, emotional needs and mental health needs.
• Clear DBS registered to the update service.
• Available Monday‑Friday – 5 days a week.
• Restraint trained (Team Teach or Price training) – desirable.
• Empathetic and calm nature.
• Academically strong with literacy and numeracy.

Main duties

• Work under the guidance of the SEMH Teacher in supporting individuals or small groups in targeted interventions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils.
• Provide 1:1 classroom support.
• Manage challenging behaviour.
• Assist with the development and implementation of EHCPs/IEPs/provision maps as appropriate.
• Support pupils consistently with recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact, work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to the review of systems/records as requested.

If you feel this would be the ideal vacancy for you, please apply below or contact our team directly and ask for John Stokes @ SENCare Recruitment.

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