At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a dynamic learning environment.
- Company: Elmgreen School, part of the Dunraven Educational Trust, fostering creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a supportive, collegiate atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a team that values trust, accountability, and innovative practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with diverse learning needs and a passion for inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Elmgreen School, part of the Dunraven Educational Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Working under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake work, care and support programmes to enable access to learning for students with social, emotional and mental health needs;
- Assisting teachers and the SEMH Resource Base Lead in the management of students, working either in the classroom, with smaller groups of students, or one-to-one.
Benefits
- High standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
- Supportive and collegiate environment;
- Culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.
Requirements
- Experience supporting students in one or more of the following areas: Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, SpLD, behaviour, emotional and social difficulties, or Deaf learners.
- Commitment to ensuring that students share that passion to join our inclusion team.
- Enhanced DBS check and a barred list check are conditions of employment for this post.
Closing date: Midday on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Teaching Assistant (SEMH) employer: The Elmgreen School
Elmgreen School, as part of the Dunraven Educational Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff through bespoke in-house CPD and affiliations with nationally recognised courses. The supportive and collegiate work culture fosters creativity and innovation, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Experience with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Experience with ADHD
Experience with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Behaviour Management
Emotional Support Skills
Social Skills Development
Experience with Deaf Learners
