SEMH Support Assistant TR1 in Truro

SEMH Support Assistant (KS1/KS2) – Outskirts of Truro

Full Time | September Start | Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity

Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience)

Are you someone who thrives on supporting children beyond the classroom academically - making a real difference to their confidence, behaviour, and wellbeing? Teaching Personnel is working with a supportive primary school in Truro looking for a dedicated SEMH Support Assistant to join their team this September. This is a full-time, long-term role with genuine potential to become permanent for the right individual.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 who require additional help with their social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will play a key role in helping pupils regulate emotions, build positive relationships, and re-engage with learning.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning
• Acting as a positive role model, building strong and trusting relationships
• Implementing nurture-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Supporting children both inside and outside the classroom (including break/lunchtimes where required)
• Working closely with teachers and SENCo to deliver personalised support strategies

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH / SEN needs (school-based or transferable settings) is essential. A calm, patient, and resilient personality is required - able to de-escalate and support behaviour positively. A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning is crucial.

Understanding of (or willingness to learn) trauma-informed or nurture-based approaches, along with strong communication and teamwork skills, are important. Backgrounds in education, care, youth work or coaching are highly desirable.

This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives. It is a long-term role with potential to secure a permanent contract. Join a supportive school team with a strong focus on inclusion, based in Truro with excellent transport links. This position is ideal for those looking to build a career in education, psychology or SEN support.

A dedicated local consultant who understands the Truro school network will be available to assist you. You will have access to a wide range of SEN & SEMH opportunities across Mid Cornwall, along with ongoing CPD training, including behaviour & safeguarding. Support in securing long-term and permanent roles will also be provided.

If you're ready to step into a role where you can support, inspire, and change lives every day, we want to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.