SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Salisbury
Full-Time | September 2025 Start | Flexible & Part-Time Options Available

Do you want to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

We’re looking for compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join outstanding specialist schools in Salisbury, supporting pupils aged 3 to 19 with a range of emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.

This full-time role begins in September 2025, though early part-time or full-time starts are available. Opportunities exist across both primary and secondary age groups.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

These schools provide:

• Nurturing, pupil-led environments with a strong therapeutic ethos

• Tailored support for students with SEMH and SEN profiles

• Small, focused classes where emotional wellbeing is prioritised

• A team culture that celebrates every small success

Your role will be key in supporting students' development, helping them build confidence, resilience and a love for learning.

What You'll Do:

• Offer one-to-one and group support in lessons and activities

• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and daily routines

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

• Create safe and engaging learning environments

Who We're Looking For:

• Empathetic and resilient individuals with a genuine desire to help

• Experience in SEN/SEMH, care or youth support is welcomed

• Great communicators who can build trust and stability

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Free CPD: Autism, Team Teach, Safeguarding and more

• Personal support from a dedicated consultant

• Access to long-term and permanent roles

• Work in supportive, high-quality educational settings

Be the steady support a young learner needs. Apply today and take the next step in your SEN career with Teaching Personnel.

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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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