153 semh teaching assistant jobs found in Dunstable

SEMH TA / Behaviour TA – Job Advert SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Teaching Assistant Location: West Drayton Salary: Day Rate £110 – £125 per day Contract Type: Full-Time /Temporary Start Date: September Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This role is ideal for someone who has experience working with children or young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. The Role As an SEMH TA / Behaviour TA, you will: * Support pupils with SEMH needs and neurodiverse profiles both in and outside the classroom * Build positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and engagement * Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies * Support pupils with emotional regulation,...

A well-regarded and supportive primary school in Camden is looking to appoint a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in KS2 with SEMH needs. This is a long-term opportunity starting ASAP, ideal for someone who has experience supporting children with behavioural needs and is passionate about making a difference. The Role: Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH (anxiety, emotional regulation, behaviour challenges) Implement behaviour support strategies and routines Build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies Support access to learning and encourage positive engagementThe Ideal Candidate: Experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour Resilient, patient, and consistent approach Confident managing behaviour within a classroom setting A positive, proactive attitudeWhat's on Offer: Long-term role with potential to become permanent Strong leadership and excellent SEN...

SEMH Trauma and behaviour focused teaching assistant Social emotional mental health Primary school located in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4pm term time only The school: A beautiful primary school based in Notting Hill are looking for a compassionate and patient teaching assistant to join their supportive team. This primary school located in a well know area of London have great outdoor facilities and boast spacious halls and classrooms. The senior leadership team pride themselves in keeping staff up to date with modern techniques and practices. The role: As an SEMH (social emotional mental health) teaching assistant you will be working with 1 or 2 children to ensure they are safe and supported throughout the school day. Key responsibilities will include leading activities with individuals or small groups of students to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment. You will provide a...

Location: North London Contract Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our team in North London. This role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and develop positive relationships in a supportive school environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs. * Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored interventions. * Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. * Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment. * Work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to support student progress. Requirements * Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (school-based or similar setting). *...

SEMH TA / Behaviour TA – Job Advert SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Teaching Assistant Location: Kingston upo Thames Salary: Day Rate £110 – £125 per day Contract Type: Full-Time /Temporary Start Date: September Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This role is ideal for someone who has experience working with children or young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. The Role As an SEMH TA / Behaviour TA, you will: * Support pupils with SEMH needs and neurodiverse profiles both in and outside the classroom * Build positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and engagement * Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies * Support pupils with emotional...

SEMH TA – Job Advert SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Ealing Salary: Day Rate £110 – £125 per day Contract Type: Full-Time /Temporary Start Date: September Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This role is ideal for someone who has experience working with children or young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. The Role As an SEMH TA * Support pupils with SEMH needs and neurodiverse profiles both in and outside the classroom * Build positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and engagement * Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies * Support pupils with emotional regulation, communication, sensory needs, and social development * Work closely with...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Croydon Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time | Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £95 - £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Croydon? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Croydon seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: * Mentoring or youth work * Counselling or therapeutic support * Supporting children with challenging behaviour * Working with Looked After Children (LAC) * Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation * Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty * Trauma-informed...

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Salary: £92.63 – £100 per day (PAYE and Umbrella options available) Contract: Temp to Perm Make a Real Impact in Southend-on-Sea! Are you a resilient, empathetic educator with a passion for supporting Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? ANZUK Education is partnered with a welcoming SEND school in Southend-on-Sea looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their inclusive team. The School: Located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, this school is known for its nurturing and ambitious environment. They are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH, ensuring every student has the tools to succeed. The Role: You will provide vital 1:1 and small group support, working alongside the SENCO to bridge the gap between students and the curriculum. You’ll be a calm presence for pupils facing emotional challenges, helping them navigate their social...

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistants Location: Northamptonshire Company: Aspire People Contracts: Full Time Temporary and Full Time Temp-to-Perm options available Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Aspire People is looking for dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our team and help make a positive impact on students' lives in schools across Northamptonshire. About Us: Aspire People is a trusted education recruitment agency, working alongside schools to provide talented support staff. We are currently seeking experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to provide essential support to students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges in schools across Northamptonshire. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! The Role: As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting students with a range of social, emotional, and mental...

SEMH & SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary Alternative Provision Northampton £90 - £130 per day (Dependent on Experience) Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity Driver’s Licence & Own Vehicle Required Start Date: Immediate Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEN and SEMH needs? Are you confident, resilient, and ready to make a real impact every day? We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Secondary Alternative Provision school in Northampton. This rewarding role involves supporting students with additional needs and challenging behaviours, helping them build confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve positive outcomes. About the Role Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment Build strong relationships with students and staff What We’re Looking For Previous SEN...

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a small and welcoming primary school in Waltham Forest who are seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 team from June 2026. This is a rewarding full-time role supporting pupils who display social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside a range of learning difficulties. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide tailored support that enables pupils to feel safe, engaged and confident within the classroom environment. The school prides itself on its nurturing approach and strong sense of community. Staff are committed to ensuring every child receives the support they need to achieve both academically and personally. This role would suit a patient, resilient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has previous experience supporting children with additional needs within a primary setting. The ideal candidate will: Have recent experience working as a KS1...

Teaching Assistant SEMH - Suffolk - Full-time - 5 days a week SENCare Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Teaching Assistant SEMH to work in a Specialist school based in Suffolk. About us: SENCare Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency that provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK. We offer short/long term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors Job title: Teaching Assistant SEMH Start: ASAP Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm - Mon Fri The school caters for children aged 7 - 18 years old whose social, emotional or mental health needs or autism spectrum condition (ASC) has made it difficult for them to achieve success in a mainstream school. The role will consist with doing 1:1 support for pupils within a...

Smart Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a secondary SEMH PRU in West Bromwich. This is a rewarding opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and helping them achieve positive outcomes in education. About the Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support KS3 and KS4 pupils within a specialist PRU setting. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with teachers to support learning, promote positive behaviour, and help pupils develop socially, emotionally, and academically. Job Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs Support KS3 and KS4 pupils within a PRU environment Assist teachers with delivering engaging lessons Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour effectively Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development What's on Offer...

Teaching Assistant Competitive rates between £90 - £105 depending on experience The chance to go on a Permanent contract Location: Brent Immediate Start Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health disorders? Are you interested in supporting children who have challenging behaviour? Do you have experience working as a Secondary Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor with young people who cannot attend mainstream school and have a background of behavioural challenges? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? Even if your experience is informal/voluntary, I want to hear from you! The children you will support will have various needs, including significant complex behaviour challenges and sometimes associated SEND. Experience of working with young people with SEND and/or Autism, ADHD, sensory processing...

SEMH Teaching Assistant Competitive rates between £90/£120 depending on experience The chance to go on a Permanent contract Location: East Acton Immediate Start Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health disorders? Are you interested in supporting children who have challenging behaviour? Do you have experience working as a Secondary Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor with young people who cannot attend mainstream school and have a background of behavioural challenges? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? Even if your experience is informal/voluntary, I want to hear from you! The children you will support will have various needs, including significant complex behaviour challenges and sometimes associated SEND. The SEMH School are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistants to work with students AGED...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Islington Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time | Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £95 - £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Islington? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Islington seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: * Mentoring or youth work * Counselling or therapeutic support * Supporting children with challenging behaviour * Working with Looked After Children (LAC) * Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation * Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty *...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Southwark Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time | Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £95 - £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Southwark? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Southwark seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: * Mentoring or youth work * Counselling or therapeutic support * Supporting children with challenging behaviour * Working with Looked After Children (LAC) * Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation * Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty * Trauma-informed...

SEND Teaching Assistant – Ilkeston, DE7 Location: Ilkeston, DE7 Contract Type: Full time, Long-time Start Date: May 2026 Pay Rate: £85-110 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Experience: Minimum 6 months’ experience in a UK primary school Overview: Education Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a progressive and well-respected school in Ilkeston to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time position, April 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Teaching Assistant to contribute to a thriving department and support students across the school. The school is a well-regarded school in Belper, Derbyshire, known for its inclusive, student-centered ethos focused on helping students "Be who they are & become who they aspire to be". Key Responsibilities: * Providing individual and small group support: Assisting pupils with learning activities, providing one-to-one support, and implementing differentiated...

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision Setting We are currently recruiting for a passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a small specialist Alternative Provision setting supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who enjoys working closely with young people and thrives in both classroom-based and outdoor learning environments. The setting places a strong focus on relationship-building, engagement, and active learning, so we are looking for someone who is energetic, outgoing, and confident supporting outdoor activities. The Role: * Providing classroom support on a 1:1 and small group basis * Supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour * Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing * Assisting with outdoor education, practical activities, and enrichment sessions * Building strong and trusting relationships with students *...

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision Setting We are currently recruiting for a passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a small specialist Alternative Provision setting supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who enjoys working closely with young people and thrives in both classroom-based and outdoor learning environments. The setting places a strong focus on relationship-building, engagement, and active learning, so we are looking for someone who is energetic, outgoing, and confident supporting outdoor activities. The Role: * Providing classroom support on a 1:1 and small group basis * Supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour * Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing * Assisting with outdoor education, practical activities, and enrichment sessions * Building strong and trusting relationships with students *...