SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Job type: Term-time only (flexible hours available)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? Teaching Personnel is working with SEMH schools in the Eastleigh area that are seeking compassionate, reliable, and flexible Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

This is a term-time only position with flexibility to suit your lifestyle, perfect for candidates looking for a work-life balance or returning to work.

What is an SEMH School?

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) schools support students who face challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, trauma, and behavioural needs. These schools offer small class sizes, a nurturing approach, and personalised learning to help every pupil succeed in both education and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups inside and outside the classroom

• Promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and wellbeing

• Assist the teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons

• Encourage the development of social and life skills

• Contribute to a safe, structured and supportive environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

• Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations

• A genuine passion for helping students with additional needs

What We Offer

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly

• Flexible working hours around your availability

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Access to free professional development and training

• Opportunity for permanent or long-term roles

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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