SEMH Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Negotiable
Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning?
Join a specialist school dedicated to supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional challenges. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
About the Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to provide tailored support for pupils across Primary and Secondary ages. You’ll help students who may experience anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or other mental health challenges by:
- Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions to boost confidence and emotional regulation
- Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and attachment difficulties
- Using positive behaviour strategies and trauma-informed approaches
- Creating a safe, structured environment where every child feels valued
- Collaborating with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure holistic support
What We’re Looking For
- Experience or strong understanding of SEMH and SEND support
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and behaviour management techniques
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
What We Offer
- Full-time, Monday–Friday, Term-Time Only
- 12.07% holiday pay
- Access to CPD-accredited training and career development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a welcoming team
- A role where every day makes a difference
Why Join Us?
This is more than a job, it’s a chance to change lives. You’ll gain valuable experience in a specialist setting, perfect for those considering careers in education, psychology, or mental health.
✅ Ready to inspire and support young people?
Apply today and start your journey towards a truly rewarding career!
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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