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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 13.75 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
Job Vacancy: SEMH Teaching Assistant – Southampton
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Position: SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Salary: £13.75 P/H
Are you passionate about supporting young people facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges? Do you want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference?
We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive school in Southampton. This role involves working closely with students who may display challenging behaviour and require emotional and behavioural support to engage with their learning.
About the Role:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
Implement behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation techniques
Support students both in and out of the classroom setting
Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
Help build a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for learning
About You:
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs
Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure
Strong communication and de-escalation skills
A team player with a passion for inclusive education
Relevant qualifications (e.g. Team Teach, MAPA, or a background in youth work, mental health, or SEN) are highly desirable
What We Offer:
A supportive, specialist team environment
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (e.g. Team Teach, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice)
Opportunities for long-term and permanent contracts
A chance to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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. Full assistance provided.
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