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Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 96 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistants Required - Watford

Setting: Specialist SEMH School
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Pay: £96 - £130 per day
Start: September 2026

TimePlan Education is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Watford, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants a role where they can make a genuine difference to a young person's life.

What is SEMH?

Children with SEMH needs may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, confidence, relationships, behaviour or engagement with education. For some pupils, previous experiences of school may have been challenging, and they need adults around them who are patient, consistent, understanding and able to build trust.

Working in an SEMH setting isn't always easy - but it can be incredibly rewarding.

Sometimes the biggest achievements aren't just academic. It might be helping a pupil stay in a lesson, manage their emotions, rebuild their confidence, develop positive relationships or simply begin to enjoy coming to school again.

Those small wins can make a huge difference.

About the role:

Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional SEN needs
Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Helping pupils engage positively with learning
Supporting children with their emotional regulation and behaviour
Building strong, positive and consistent relationships
Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe and supportive environment
Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and resilience

Who are we looking for?

We would love to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, SEN TAs and Learning Support Assistants, but we're also interested in people from backgrounds such as:

Youth work
Sports coaching
Mentoring
Care/support work
Behaviour support
Mental health or pastoral support
Residential or children's servicesAbove all, you'll need to be calm, resilient, patient and genuinely passionate about helping young people succeed.

What we offer:

Competitive daily rates of £96 - £120 per day
Full-time opportunities in Watford
Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
The opportunity to build valuable experience within a specialist SEMH environment
A role where you can go home knowing you've made a real difference

Why TimePlan Education?

TimePlan Education has been supporting schools and education professionals since 1989. With over 35 years' experience, we have built strong relationships with schools across Hertfordshire and pride ourselves on providing a supportive, people-first approach.

If you're looking for more than just another Teaching Assistant position and want a role where your patience, personality and support can genuinely change outcomes for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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