Teaching Assistant

Behaviour & Teaching Assistant 

Location: SA71 & surrounding areas
Supply Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: ASAP (subject to full vetting)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist education provision based in the SA71 area to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role

 You will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Assisting with tailored learning activities and interventions

• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies

• Taking part in off-site and community-based learning activities

• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils

• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment

SEMH Experience – Why It’s Essential

Pupils within this provision may present with:

• Challenging behaviour

• Emotional dysregulation

• Anxiety, trauma or attachment needs

Previous experience working with SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, care, or similar settings is essential. You’ll need to be calm under pressure, resilient, patient and able to respond positively to challenging situations while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional needs

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to location and community activities)

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Teaching Assistant qualification, CACHE, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or similar)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

• Willingness to complete full safeguarding and compliance checks

What’s On Offer

• Full-time work through Teaching Personnel, a leading education supply agency

• Competitive weekly pay

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist setting

• Potential for long-term placement

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full vetting in line with safer recruitment practices.