Role: Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support)
Location: Basingstoke
Setting: Short Stay SEMH Provision (Ages 11 to 16)
Start Date: September
Pay: £14.25 per hour
About the Setting
This specialist short-stay provision supports students aged 11 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs who are currently unable to access mainstream education. Placements are short-term and focused on stabilisation, re-engagement, and successful transitions back into school.
The environment is structured and nurturing, with small class sizes, clear routines, and a strong focus on consistency and positive relationships.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students both in and out of the classroom, with a strong emphasis on behaviour support, emotional regulation, and relationship building. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to help students feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
• Support students 1 to 1 and in small groups
• Help manage behaviour using calm, consistent strategies
• Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• Provide support during lessons, transitions, and breaks
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
What We’re Looking For
• Experience working with young people in education, care, or similar settings
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Ability to set clear boundaries while remaining empathetic
• Full-time availability from September
SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential.
Requirements
• Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
Why Apply
• Full-time role starting in September
• £14.25 per hour
• Supportive team and structured setting
• Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, or youth work
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day
Apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered.
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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