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SEMH Teaching Assistant

  1. SEMH
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 09/07/26
  1. Flexible Working
£80 - 90 per day

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEMH / PRU Provision – September Start

We are currently working with a specialist SEMH provision and PRU that is looking to appoint a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

The school caters for pupils from Years 1–11, supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing and structured environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils engage with learning, build positive relationships, and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH, PRU, SEND or alternative provision setting.
  • Be calm, patient and resilient.
  • Be confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
  • Be committed to building positive relationships with students.
  • Have a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with transferable skills looking to move into education, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
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