SEMH Teaching Assistant Jobs in Northamptonshire — Recruitment agencies

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Northampton • Location: Northampton, NN1 2BG • Salary: £90 - £130 per day • Start Date: Immediate • Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm 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 or behavioural support experience • Strong behaviour management skills • Patient, proactive, and resilient attitude • Full UK driving licence & own vehicle required Benefits • Additional Car Allowance • Enhanced Family Leave • Discounted Gym Memberships • Wellbeing & Counselling Support • Medicash Cashback Scheme • Recognition Awards & £500 Referral Bonus • MiRewards Discounts Platform Make a Real Difference This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and change lives every single day. If you are passionate about supporting young people and ready for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes an impact. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September Start Competitive Daily Rate Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face? Are you patient, resilient, and passionate about helping young people build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve their potential? Monarch Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly supportive and nurturing school that specialises in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team on a full-time, long-term basis from September. This is far more than a classroom support role. It is an opportunity to become a positive role model in a child's life; someone who can provide encouragement, consistency, and belief when it matters most. About the Role Working closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support, you will play a vital role in helping children engage with education, develop positive relationships, and build the confidence needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Every day will bring new challenges, but also incredible rewards. Whether it's helping a child manage their emotions, celebrating a learning breakthrough, or witnessing a pupil achieve something they never thought possible, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you've made a genuine difference. Your Responsibilities * Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small-group basis * Building trusting and positive relationships that promote engagement and confidence * Encouraging participation in learning activities and classroom routines * Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils develop positive coping strategies * Promoting positive behaviour through consistency, patience, and understanding * Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff * Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and supported * Celebrating successes and helping children recognise their own achievements We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have: * Experience working with children or young people * A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills * A genuine passion for supporting children who face barriers to learning * Experience within SEMH, SEND, youth work, sports coaching, residential care, mentoring, or education settings (desirable but not essential) Why This Role Is So Rewarding The young people within this setting often need someone who believes in them, champions their progress, and helps them realise their potential. As a Teaching Assistant, you will become an important part of their journey. You'll celebrate milestones others may take for granted, help children rebuild confidence in themselves, and experience the fulfilment that comes from knowing your support has had a lasting impact. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: * GCA Approved Supplier * Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy * Free Safeguarding training * Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) * Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: * All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. * Equal Opportunities - Monarch * Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. * This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Job role: SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistants Location: Northampton Hours: Full Time Roles: Various - Short Term, Long Term, and Temp-to-Permanent Start Date: ASAP and ongoing recruitment Aspire People are currently recruiting SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools across Northampton. We are looking for passionate, patient, and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The Role As a SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them to engage with learning and develop both academically and emotionally. Roles may include 1:1 support or small group work, supporting pupils with a range of needs where children struggle to manage their emotions and behaviours, impacting learning and relationships, often stemming from trauma, difficult home life, or neurodevelopmental factors, requiring tailored support like therapy, secure environments, and emotional regulation strategies to help them feel safe and succeed in school. Key Responsibilities * Provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH * Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff * Support pupils' learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing * Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies * Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Requirements * Previous experience supporting individuals with SEMH (ideally children and young people however experience supporting adults could be suitable) * A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs * Relevant qualifications or training in SEMH (desirable but not essential) Who are Aspire People? Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector. Why join Aspire People? * Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way * Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings * Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles. * Competitive pay with multiple payment options * Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person * Access to free CPD and training opportunities Next Steps Get in touch with an up to date CV! Simple. For any questions or queries please contact Alex on Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks