SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Bournemouth

Full-Time | September 2025 Start | Flexible Hours Available

Looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people?

We’re searching for compassionate and reliable individuals to join several specialist education settings in the Bournemouth area as SEMH Teaching Assistants.

This role involves supporting pupils aged 3 to 19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across both primary and secondary phases.

Make an Impact Where It Matters

These schools are known for their child-first approach, delivering exceptional support to students with a range of social and emotional needs.

Each setting provides a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment where strong relationships, structure, and consistency allow students to thrive.

Staff here are committed to helping young people re-engage with learning, build confidence, and overcome barriers to success.

Whether it's working with small groups or offering one-to-one guidance, you’ll play an essential role in supporting pupils both in and outside the classroom.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing day-to-day support in lessons, ensuring pupils are engaged and motivated

• Helping students manage their emotions and behaviour in a positive, respectful way

• Supporting personalised learning plans tailored to individual needs

• Working closely with teachers and support teams to promote progress and wellbeing

• Encouraging a calm, inclusive and structured classroom environment

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees

• Full access to training and qualifications including Team Teach, Mental Health Awareness, and more

• A personal consultant to guide your journey and match you with the right school

• Opportunity to begin sooner in a part-time or full-time capacity

• Routes to long-term and permanent positions within SEN and SEMH education

Role Details

• Start: September 2025 (early start available)

• Hours: 8:30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday

• Term-time only

• Students aged 3–19, across both primary and secondary levels

If you're patient, driven and ready to support students who need it most, apply today and take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

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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