SEMH Teaching Assistant
Posted 05/09/26About the Role
A inclusive school is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to enhance their specialist provision, supporting secondary pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This crucial position involves providing essential behaviour support, cultivating emotional regulation strategies, and assisting pupils with their successful reintegration into a positive learning environment. Opportunities are available for an immediate start, offering a competitive daily rate across long-term, daily supply, short-term, or permanent contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored behaviour support plans for individual pupils.
* Guide pupils in developing effective emotional regulation strategies.
* Assist with the successful reintegration of pupils into classroom settings.
* Collaborate closely with teaching staff to support pupil progress.
* Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for all secondary pupils.
* Monitor and report on pupil engagement and developmental milestones.
About You
* You possess previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
* You demonstrate exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.
* You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with pupils and staff.
* You are adept at building positive relationships and trust with vulnerable pupils.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and able to respond calmly to diverse needs.
* You hold a genuine commitment to fostering pupil well-being and academic success.
Why Join
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of secondary pupils within a supportive and forward-thinking specialist provision. You will become part of a team dedicated to nurturing potential and enabling pupils to thrive academically and personally. Embrace the chance to develop your skills, contribute to a positive school culture, and empower young individuals to achieve their full potential.
A inclusive school is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to enhance their specialist provision, supporting secondary pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This crucial position involves providing essential behaviour support, cultivating emotional regulation strategies, and assisting pupils with their successful reintegration into a positive learning environment. Opportunities are available for an immediate start, offering a competitive daily rate across long-term, daily supply, short-term, or permanent contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored behaviour support plans for individual pupils.
* Guide pupils in developing effective emotional regulation strategies.
* Assist with the successful reintegration of pupils into classroom settings.
* Collaborate closely with teaching staff to support pupil progress.
* Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for all secondary pupils.
* Monitor and report on pupil engagement and developmental milestones.
About You
* You possess previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
* You demonstrate exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.
* You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with pupils and staff.
* You are adept at building positive relationships and trust with vulnerable pupils.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and able to respond calmly to diverse needs.
* You hold a genuine commitment to fostering pupil well-being and academic success.
Why Join
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of secondary pupils within a supportive and forward-thinking specialist provision. You will become part of a team dedicated to nurturing potential and enabling pupils to thrive academically and personally. Embrace the chance to develop your skills, contribute to a positive school culture, and empower young individuals to achieve their full potential.
Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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