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Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Billericay, Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary/Permanent opportunities available
Agency: TeacherActive
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you want to make a positive impact on children's lives? TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Billericay starting September 2025.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support due to social, emotional, or mental health challenges. Your role will involve assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and helping pupils develop their social and emotional skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting pupils with SEMH needs to access the curriculum effectively
Implementing individualised support plans and behaviour management strategies
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being
Assisting with personal care and daily routines where necessary
Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Contributing to a supportive and inclusive school environment
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs is preferred
Caring, patient, and resilient with excellent communication skills
Enthusiastic about making a difference in young people's lives
Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
Team player with a positive attitude
Qualifications:
Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning are desirable but not essential
DBS clearance registered on the update service (or willing to apply)
Why Work with TeacherActive?
Competitive rates of pay
Support from experienced consultants
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
Join a network of passionate education professionals
If you're committed to helping children overcome challenges and thrive academically and emotionally, we want to hear from you!
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
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