SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant | SEMH School Support

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: £88.92 – £95 per day

Start Date: ASAP

The Role: Impactful Support for Complex Needs

Are you a resilient, calm, and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work within a specialised SEMH school setting. This is a challenging yet deeply rewarding role where you will support a pupil who may have experienced trauma, exhibit school refusal, or struggle with emotional regulation. Your mission is to provide a consistent, \”safe\” presence that allows them to re-engage with learning.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team, your day-to-day will include:

• De-escalation & Regulation: Utilising positive behaviour management strategies to help the pupil manage their emotions and stay regulated.

• Relationship Building: Developing a strong, trust-based bond to help the student feel secure and valued within the school environment.

• Nurturing Curriculum: Supporting the delivery of a bespoke curriculum that balances academic learning with social and emotional development.

• Crisis Intervention: Safely managing challenging behaviours in line with school policy and training (e.g., Team-Teach or Price).

• Targeted Implementation: Working directly with the student\’s EHC plan to meet specific social and emotional milestones.

• Reporting: Providing detailed feedback on triggers, successes, and behavioural trends to the SENCO and therapy teams.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate with \”thick skin\” and a big heart who meets the following criteria:

• Experience: Proven experience working with SEMH, EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties), or within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit).

• Resilience: The ability to remain calm and objective when faced with challenging verbal or physical behaviours.

• Trauma-Informed: An understanding of how mental health and past experiences impact a child\’s ability to learn.

• Training: Valid de‑escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, or PRICE) is highly desirable, though a willingness to learn is essential.

• Personality: Proactive, non‑judgemental, and possessing a great sense of humor‑vital for building rapport in this setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rate: £88.92 – £95 per day.

• Specialist Experience: Gain invaluable experience in a therapeutic educational environment.

• Supportive Team: Work alongside trauma‑informed practitioners and SEN specialists.

• Immediate Impact: The opportunity to be the positive turning point in a young person\’s educational journey.

How to Apply

If you have the resilience and heart to support our students, please contact Hannah Joyner to submit your application:

• Email: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

• Phone: 01293 527416

Randstad and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.