SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Secondary Schools across Nottinghamshire

Are you a resilient, compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting secondary-aged young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a range of secondary schools and specialist provisions across Nottinghamshire, who are seeking SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants to provide targeted support to pupils who require additional help to engage with learning and school life.

The Role

As an SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils who:

• Have SEMH needs, trauma backgrounds, or challenging behaviour

• Require 1:1 or small-group support

• Have EHCPs and personalised learning plans

• Struggle with emotional regulation, engagement, or confidence

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to help pupils access the curriculum and develop positive relationships within school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support in and out of the classroom

• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement

• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and behaviour plans

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour

• Support learning across a range of subjects

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with:

• Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH pupils (schools, PRUs, alternative provision, youth work, care or support roles)

• A calm, patient and resilient approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to manage behaviour positively and consistently

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Relevant qualifications (Level 2/3 TA, CACHE, Supporting Teaching & Learning, psychology, youth work, etc.) are desirable but not essential.

Why Work With Us

• Access to a variety of secondary schools and provisions across Nottinghamshire

• Flexible work to suit your availability (day-to-day, long-term or temp-to-perm)

• Competitive pay rates

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Right to work in the UK

• 24 months of references

If you want to make a real difference in schools for young people in schools, we would love to hear from you. 

You can submit your CV here or submit your CV and interest to eastmidlands@teachingpersonnel.com or call our office on 0115 670 0104 for an informal chat. 

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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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