SEMH Teaching Assistant
Posted 06/10/26About the Role
Join an exceptional school in Berkshire as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting secondary pupils within a dedicated specialist provision. This vital role focuses on providing comprehensive behaviour support and fostering emotional regulation, ultimately facilitating pupils' successful reintegration into learning environments. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for immediate starts, with opportunities spanning long-term, daily supply, short-term, and permanent contracts, offering flexibility to suit your career aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to secondary pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
* Implement effective strategies to manage challenging behaviours in a calm and consistent manner.
* Assist pupils in developing robust emotional regulation skills and resilience.
* Facilitate pupils' engagement in learning activities across various subjects.
* Collaborate closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a supportive educational environment.
* Contribute to the ongoing assessment and monitoring of pupil progress and well-being.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
* You have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils in an educational or support setting.
* You demonstrate excellent
Join an exceptional school in Berkshire as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting secondary pupils within a dedicated specialist provision. This vital role focuses on providing comprehensive behaviour support and fostering emotional regulation, ultimately facilitating pupils' successful reintegration into learning environments. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for immediate starts, with opportunities spanning long-term, daily supply, short-term, and permanent contracts, offering flexibility to suit your career aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to secondary pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
* Implement effective strategies to manage challenging behaviours in a calm and consistent manner.
* Assist pupils in developing robust emotional regulation skills and resilience.
* Facilitate pupils' engagement in learning activities across various subjects.
* Collaborate closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a supportive educational environment.
* Contribute to the ongoing assessment and monitoring of pupil progress and well-being.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
* You have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils in an educational or support setting.
* You demonstrate excellent
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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