Teaching Assistant SEMH School

Simply Education; Ely; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated education consultant support

Opportunities across multiple local sс

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Simply Education is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and ASD at an independent school in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, focusing on personalised learning plans, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour support. You will work closely with teachers to monitor progress and contribute to assessments in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH and/or ASD needs.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting.
• Understanding of strategies to support social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and effective classroom management.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for children with SEMH and ASD needs, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist in the development and delivery of personalised learning plans.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement strategies that promote engagement and positive behaviour.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to assessment and reporting.
• Support classroom management to ensure a safe, structured and inclusive environment.
• Contribute to the wider pastoral and academic goals of the school.

Skills

SEMH/ASD experience

Teaching Assistant experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Employer: Simply Education

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4.00pm

About the Role

Simply Education is seeking an experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support an independent SEMH school based in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, who are passionate about making a positive difference in pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for children with SEMH and ASD needs, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist in the development and delivery of personalised learning plans
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and social development
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement strategies that promote engagement and positive behaviour
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to assessment and reporting
• Support classroom management to ensure a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to the wider pastoral and academic goals of the school

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with children with SEMH and/or ASD needs
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a school setting
• Understanding of strategies to support social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Strong communication skills, patience, and effective classroom management
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility, proactive, and professional approach

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Compliance with safeguarding standards

Why Work with Simply Education?

• Dedicated education consultant support
• Opportunities across multiple local schools
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development