SEMH Teaching Assistant
Posted 12/07/26About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Reading area. You will play a crucial role in empowering secondary pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs within a specialist provision. Your focus will be on providing essential behaviour support, guiding pupils in emotional regulation, and facilitating their successful reintegration into learning environments. We are seeking professionals for immediate starts, offering a variety of flexible contract options including long-term, daily supply, short-term, and permanent roles, with competitive daily rates ranging from £95 to £120.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to secondary pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
* Successfully implement and adapt individualised behaviour management plans.
* Assist pupils in developing effective emotional regulation strategies.
* Facilitate a smooth and positive return to mainstream learning or specialist settings.
* Collaborate closely with class teachers and wider support staff to enhance pupil progress.
* Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive educational atmosphere.
About You
* Demonstrable experience supporting young people with SEMH needs is essential.
* You possess a resilient and empathetic approach to complex pupil behaviours.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills allow you to connect effectively.
* You are adept at building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
* A strong understanding of proactive behaviour support techniques is required.
* You are deeply committed to fostering the academic and personal growth of every pupil.
Why Join
Seize this chance to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable young people within a dedicated team environment. You will benefit from competitive daily pay rates and the flexibility of various contract options designed to suit your professional journey. Join a genuinely supportive school setting where your contribution is highly valued and immediate starts are readily available.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Reading area. You will play a crucial role in empowering secondary pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs within a specialist provision. Your focus will be on providing essential behaviour support, guiding pupils in emotional regulation, and facilitating their successful reintegration into learning environments. We are seeking professionals for immediate starts, offering a variety of flexible contract options including long-term, daily supply, short-term, and permanent roles, with competitive daily rates ranging from £95 to £120.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to secondary pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
* Successfully implement and adapt individualised behaviour management plans.
* Assist pupils in developing effective emotional regulation strategies.
* Facilitate a smooth and positive return to mainstream learning or specialist settings.
* Collaborate closely with class teachers and wider support staff to enhance pupil progress.
* Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive educational atmosphere.
About You
* Demonstrable experience supporting young people with SEMH needs is essential.
* You possess a resilient and empathetic approach to complex pupil behaviours.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills allow you to connect effectively.
* You are adept at building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
* A strong understanding of proactive behaviour support techniques is required.
* You are deeply committed to fostering the academic and personal growth of every pupil.
Why Join
Seize this chance to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable young people within a dedicated team environment. You will benefit from competitive daily pay rates and the flexibility of various contract options designed to suit your professional journey. Join a genuinely supportive school setting where your contribution is highly valued and immediate starts are readily available.
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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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