Teaching Assistant SEMH

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Term Time Only
Portsmouth | £13.75 per hour | Part-time / Flexible hours
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in a specialist school in Portsmouth. This is a term-time only role with flexible working hours, ideal for those needing a work-life balance without compromising on job satisfaction.

About the Role:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role will involve:

• Supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

• Helping manage challenging behaviours using trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies.

• Assisting with classroom learning, emotional regulation, and routine-based activities.

• Building trusted relationships to support pupils' confidence, wellbeing, and progress.

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored interventions.

What is an SEMH School?

SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) schools provide specialist education for young people who may face difficulties such as anxiety, behavioural challenges, attachment disorders, or trauma-related needs. These settings focus on holistic development, resilience building, and supporting students both academically and emotionally in a safe, structured environment.

Requirements:

• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach

• Experience supporting young people with additional or complex needs (desirable but not essential)

• Confidence in managing behaviour positively and respectfully

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Enhanced Child workforce DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

• Full support from a dedicated consultant

• Access to free training and ongoing professional development

• Opportunities to build a rewarding career in specialist education

Click Apply Now or contact Teaching Personnel for more information. Whether you’re experienced or just passionate about supporting young people – we want to hear from you!

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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