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SEMH Teaching Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Blandford
Date posted : 04/07/25
  1. Full Time
£80 - 90 per day

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision (Ages 5–16)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?

We are seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Blandford Forum, working with students aged 5 to 16 who require tailored support in their learning journey.

This is a full-time, term-time only role starting in September 2025.


 

About the Role

Working across a small, supportive setting, you will help deliver bespoke support to children and young people with a range of behavioural, emotional, and learning needs.

The provision supports pupils who have experienced barriers to mainstream education and focuses on re-engagement, resilience, and wellbeing.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing 1:1 or small group support for students with SEN and SEMH profiles

  • Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

  • Assisting teachers with the delivery of individualised learning programmes

  • Promoting pupil engagement, confidence, and independence

  • Encouraging social development and emotional wellbeing through structured support


 

Why This School?

This highly regarded alternative provision offers a therapeutic, student-centred approach to education. With small class sizes, nurturing staff, and clear behaviour support systems, the school creates a safe and empowering environment for learners to thrive. Staff benefit from:

  • A close-knit and values-driven team

  • Clear behaviour support protocols and trauma-informed practice

  • Opportunities to work with a diverse age range (5–16)

  • A culture that prioritises wellbeing and staff development


 

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

  • Weekly pay via PAYE 

  • Ongoing CPD including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Trauma-Informed Practice

  • Dedicated personal consultant supporting your career progression

  • Full compliance and DBS assistance

  • Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent positions

 

Ready to make a lasting difference? Apply today – your support could change a child’s future.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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