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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Egham | Immediate Start
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Egham on a full-time basis, starting immediately.
This is an incredibly rewarding position for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive within a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment.
About the School
This small specialist SEMH provision supports approximately 15–20 students, creating a close-knit and highly supportive setting.
With only two classrooms, the school is able to provide tailored support for students with a range of additional needs, including:
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
Autism
ADHD
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
The Role
Full-time position, Monday to Friday
Working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
One day per week until 5:00pm for curriculum planning and staff meetings
Supporting students both academically and emotionally
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils who may present challenging behaviours
Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support and guidance
Requirements
Previous SEN or SEMH experience is essential
Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, PDA, or behavioural needs is highly desirable
Strong behaviour management skills
Calm, resilient, and compassionate approach
Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries
Staff Wellbeing & Benefits
The school places a strong focus on staff wellbeing and mental health, offering:
Free confidential counselling support line for all staff
Access to premium wellbeing and mental health apps funded by the school
Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff culture
If you are an experienced SEMH or SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding opportunity within a supportive specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for an immediate start.
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.
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