SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Location: Chobham, Surrey
Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy to make a genuine difference to children who may have struggled within mainstream education?

We are working with a specialist school in Chobham that is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties and additional learning needs. You will provide consistent, nurturing support both in and out of the classroom, helping pupils to build confidence, develop positive relationships and engage with their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.

• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour management.

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Helping to create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.

• Supporting classroom learning and encouraging engagement.

• Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team.

• Implementing individual support and behaviour plans.

• Helping pupils develop their social skills, confidence and independence.

• Responding calmly and positively to challenging situations.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, resilient and compassionate.

• Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour.

• Able to remain calm and consistent in difficult situations.

• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

• A strong communicator and positive role model.

• Comfortable working as part of a specialist education team.

• Experienced working with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour (essential).

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, SEN Support Worker or similar.

Why Join?

You will be joining a specialist setting where staff are genuinely committed to helping young people succeed. You’ll receive support from an experienced team and have the opportunity to develop valuable experience within SEMH and specialist education.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this exciting SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chobham.

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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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