At a Glance
- Tasks: Support secondary students with SEMH needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Independent specialist SEMH provision dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Temp-to-perm pathway, full training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on wellbeing and positive relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's lives and support their emotional growth.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 23000 £ per year.
Do you want to make a real difference? Are you resilient, compassionate, and passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to learning due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? 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.
Position Details
- Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
- Location: Burstow
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:15pm
- Contract: Temp-to-Perm (12-week agency period followed by permanent transfer)
- Agency Pay: £93-£100 per day (first 12 weeks)
- Permanent Salary: £22,000-£23,000 per annum
About the Role
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist setting where consistency, care, and positive relationships are at the heart of everything they do.
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Join a dedicated team at our independent specialist SEMH provision in Burstow, where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering clear pathways to permanent roles and ongoing training. With a focus on nurturing relationships and student wellbeing, this is an ideal environment for those passionate about education and making a meaningful impact.
