At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEMH needs in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Aspire People, a trusted partner in education.
- Benefits: Earn £105-£110 per day, with potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Full-time, term time only, with ongoing support from your consultant.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEMH/SEND settings or a passion for supporting vulnerable youth.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 28000 £ per year.
Make a real difference every day. Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of one of our trusted partner SEND schools in Boston for compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team this September. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people aged 5-17 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, childhood trauma, and complex learning needs. If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide both classroom and 1:1 support. Every day is different, and you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment where pupils feel supported to succeed both academically and emotionally. This is a full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.
We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:
- SEMH or SEND settings
- Schools, colleges, or alternative provisions
- Residential care or children's homes
- Youth work or mentoring
- Supporting vulnerable children or young adults
- Behaviour support or mental health settings
- Psychology graduates looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing careers in educational psychology, teaching, counselling, or mental health are encouraged to apply.
We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are looking to start a rewarding career in education. If you’re caring, patient, resilient, and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Be calm, patient, and confident managing challenging behaviour in a positive way.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Be flexible, proactive, and a strong team player.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be available to work Monday to Friday, term time only.
What We Offer
- £105-£110 per day
- September 2026 start
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Potential to become permanent for the right candidate
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant
- A rewarding role where you can genuinely change young lives
If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling career in specialist education and want to be part of a supportive school where your work truly matters, apply today. Aspire People would love to help you take the next step in your education career.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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