SEMH Assistant

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working with a small, special needs school in Portsmouth who are dedicated to supporting pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who are resilient, adaptable, and committed to nurturing student wellbeing and academic progress.

About the School:

• Specialises in supporting pupils who have experienced trauma, school refusal, and those who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. 

• A nurturing and structured environment that uses trauma-informed approaches to education.

• Pupils can often appear unsettled and require calm, confident adults who can support them effectively through relational practice and clear boundaries.

Key Role:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within the classroom.

• Helping students to re-engage with their education by providing consistent, structured support. 

• Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Responding flexibly to changes in student behaviour or emotional needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with pupils with additional needs, particularly those with backgrounds in dysregulated children or adults, Autism and challenging behaviours.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage emotionally dysregulated behaviour with empathy and professionalism.

• Strong sense of boundaries and consistency to support emotional development and learning.

• A Teaching Assistant who is adaptable to the changing needs of the school and its students.

• A commitment to full-time, term-time work. 

What We Can Offer:

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly via Teaching Personnel.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

• Opportunity to become a permanent member of staff if successful in the role.

• A chance to work in a purpose-driven, supportive educational setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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