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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 13.75 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Fawley
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – SEMH School – New Forest Area
Location: New Forest, Hampshire
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Term-time only
Contracted via: Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and commitment to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in the beautiful New Forest area. This role is available immediately and is term-time only, offering a consistent and rewarding opportunity to support pupils aged between 7 and 16 years.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers and the wider pastoral team to provide both academic and emotional support to students who may face challenges such as anxiety, behavioural difficulties, trauma, or attachment issues. The role is highly rewarding and ideal for those looking to develop experience in education, youth work, or psychology.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis within the classroom
Helping to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent manner
Assisting with lesson delivery and adapting materials to suit individual needs
Building trusting relationships with students to promote engagement and self-esteem
Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals
About the School:
SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) schools provide a supportive and structured environment for children who need a more tailored approach to learning. These schools focus not only on academic development but also on social skills, emotional regulation, and well-being. Every day is different, and your presence will have a real and lasting impact.
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people, especially those with additional needs (preferred but not essential)
A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to undertake training and be part of a committed team
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
What We Offer:
£13.75 per hour, paid weekly through Teaching Personnel
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Support from a dedicated consultant
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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