At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a school setting.
- Company: Prospero Teaching, dedicated to building trust and positive relationships.
- Benefits: Earn £100 per day while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and impactful work in education.
- Why this job: Help young people thrive academically and emotionally in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH needs and a patient, reliable approach required.
- SEMH Teaching Assistant
- Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Pay: £100 per day Agency: Prospero Teaching
Building trust with a young person takes consistency.
If you have experience helping pupils manage difficult emotions, return to learning and recognise their own progress, we'd like to hear from you.
Prospero Teaching is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant in Hemel Hempstead to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
This role suits someone who can maintain clear boundaries, stay calm when situations become challenging and understand what a pupil's behaviour may be communicating.
Your role
Build positive working relationships with pupils who need additional support.
Provide individual and small-group help with learning and engagement.
Use agreed strategies to support emotional regulation and de-escalation.
Help pupils manage classroom routines, transitions and social situations.
Record progress and share concerns promptly with the relevant staff.
Your experience
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs in a school, alternative provision or relevant youth setting.
Evidence of helping pupils re-engage with education.
Confidence following individual support and behaviour plans.
A patient, reliable approach with strong safeguarding awareness.
Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Learning Support Assistant would be relevant.
De-escalation training is useful; please include any current training on your CV.
Your ability to stay consistent and build a working relationship with pupils will be central to this role.
Apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Hemel Hempstead at £100 per day. Send your CV with your availability and examples of the needs you have supported.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check
Teaching Assistant in Hemel Hempstead employer: Prospero Teaching London
Prospero Teaching London provides a nurturing environment for recent graduates looking to start their teaching careers. With a focus on mentorship and professional development, the company supports educators in making a meaningful impact in students' lives. Opportunities to specialise in various subjects further enhance the appeal of working with Prospero Teaching London.
