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An independent specialist SEMH provision in Burstow is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join its secondary team. This specialist setting supports students with a range of needs, including ADHD, ASD, and associated social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. The school provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where students are supported to rebuild confidence, regulate emotions, and re-engage with education.
Job Responsibility
Support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Help students develop emotional regulation skills and positive learning behaviours
Work closely with teaching staff to deliver structured learning support
Act as a positive, consistent role model for vulnerable learners
Encourage engagement in lessons and wider school activities
Build trusting relationships that promote wellbeing, confidence, and progress
Requirements
Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care, or similar settings)
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
The ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviour effectively
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs
Nice to have
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
What we offer
Clear temp-to-perm pathway into a permanent school contract
Full training and ongoing professional development
Supportive and collaborative staff team
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives
Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH secondary setting
Long-term career progression opportunities within education and SEND