SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Guildford
Start: ASAP or September
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role
We are seeking full-time SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students in a specialist setting in Guildford. You will work with young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with education, build resilience, and develop positive behaviours.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are calm, consistent, and passionate about making a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

• Encourage engagement in learning and personal development

• Provide consistent pastoral support

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs

About You

• Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or in care/youth work settings is highly desirable

• Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent

• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle (essential due to location)

• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunities

• Supportive and experienced team environment

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunity for permanent roles

• A chance to have a real, lasting impact on young people’s lives

Safeguarding
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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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