SEMH Teaching Assistant Jobs in United Kingdom

Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH) Prospero Teaching are working with a 'Good' Ofsted rated SEN School based in Southampton recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH). The school is a nurturing and inclusive specialist setting for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Relational practice and trauma-informed approaches are at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, understood and supported. The school believes that children thrive wh…

KS1 SEMH Teaching Assistant KS1 Class Social, Emotional, & Mental Health needs (SEMH) Summer term start Full-time preference 8:30am - 3:15pm We work closely with a fantastic special school based on the outskirts of Bath that are looking for a KS1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to join the team ideally for the summer term. The school look after students aged 4-16 but this vacancy is within a KS1 class of around 8 students . We've placed a few permanent staff members in the team recently who speak very …

EY SEMH Teaching Assistant Special school Full-time or part-time 8:45am - 3:30pm Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) Ages 2-10 Immediate start ideally We are working on behalf of a fantastic special school in Cheltenham that are looking for a EY SEMH Teaching Assistant to join the team in either a full-time or part-time capacity. The school are a unique setting that look after students aged 2-10 years old that have a range of special needs but are primarily focused around SEMH. The s…

Resilience Support Worker - SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant Location: Specialist school settings across Sheffield Contract: Temporary, term-time only (Monday-Friday) Daily Rate: £92.56 - £110 (holiday pay included) Higher pay bands available based on experience, additional qualifications, and placement budgets. Connect. Stabilise. Progress. Academics Agency are on the lookout for a patient, perceptive, and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our bank of specialist staff. Your Day-to-Da…

SEN Teaching Assistants - SEMH School - East Grinstead Temporary to Permanent | ASAP or September Start | £23,500 Reed Education are currently working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in the East Grinstead area, supporting both primary and secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that provides a nurturing, structured environment, helping students who may have struggled in mainstream settings to re-engage…

SEMH Teaching Assistants x6 - Hanley (Secondary Alternative Provision) Location: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent Pay: Above Market Average - Excellent Weekly Rates Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner if available) Full-Time | Term Time OnlyAspire People are recruiting!I'm Ethan from Aspire People, and I'm currently recruiting 6 SEMH Teaching Assistants for a well-established Secondary Alternative Provision in Hanley.If you have experience working with young people and want a rewarding role where no tw…

Looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield! Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Sheffield Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications) Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time Start Date: September 2026 Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? A welcoming school in Sheffield is looking for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team …

Autism and SEMH Teaching Assistant - Doncaster Are you a compassionate and resilient Autism and SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding opportunities across Doncaster? Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting Autism & SEMH Teaching Assistants to work on a temporary, ongoing supply basis across a variety of specialist education settings throughout Doncaster. These Autism and SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunities involve supporting pupils within…

Autism and SEMH Teaching Assistant - Doncaster Are you a compassionate and resilient Autism and SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding opportunities across Doncaster? Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting Autism & SEMH Teaching Assistants to work on a temporary, ongoing supply basis across a variety of specialist education settings throughout Doncaster. These Autism and SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunities involve supporting pupils within…

SEMH Teaching Assistant Primary School positions available Devizes Are you passionate about significantly improving the life of a young learner with special educational needs? Would you like to be the difference that enables a child with educational needs to overcome their barriers? A fulfilling SEMH Teaching Assistant role for future psychologists, therapists, counsellors and SEMHCOs has become available to provide invaluable experience for future careers. A highly-regarded primary school Devi…

Please note, to be succesful for this role, you must be able to evidence that you have supported children and/or young adults with additional needs in a UK setting (School or Education Setting) Monarch Education is working with a primary school in Central Bristol to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant. This role is focused on supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) , particularly those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will have experience working with SEN pupils and supporting behaviour within an educational setting. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support • Support pupils with SEMH needs and behaviour • Implement support strategies and behaviour plans • Assist with classroom activities as directed by the teacher • Build professional relationships with pupils • Maintain a structured and safe environment Requirements • Experience supporting children or young people with SEN • Experience must be within a UK school or education setting • Experience supporting SEMH and behaviour needs • Understanding of behaviour management approaches • Ability to work full time (Monday to Friday) Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: • leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved • 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.

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.

Make a real difference to young people's lives by combining your passion for sport with meaningful support for children who need it most. SEMH Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Location: Warrington Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 3:15pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £105 - £120 per day Start Date: Ongoing Are you passionate about using sport to make a positive impact on young lives? Do you have the resilience and energy to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? A special…

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth Location: Wandsworth Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full Time Simply Education is seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a welcoming and supportive school in Wandsworth. This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and succeed both in and out of the classroom. About the Role: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs • Help pupils manage their emotions, build resilience, and develop positive behaviour strategies • Support academic learning in line with the KS1 and KS2 curriculum • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver personalised support plans • Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment What We're Looking For: • Experience working with children with SEMH or behavioural needs (school-based experience desirable) • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach • Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children • Relevant training (e.g., Team Teach) is an advantage but not essential What We Offer: • Supportive and experienced school staff • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities • Competitive pay and dedicated recruiter support • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people To Apply: Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and interest in working with children with SEMH needs.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Stoke Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Salary: £95.00 - £115.00 per day (depending on experience) Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the resilience, patience and empathy to help pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs achieve their full potential? We are working with a welcoming and supportive school in the ST3 area of Sto…

Looking for SEMH Teaching Assistant in Newham! Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Newham Salary Range: £105 - £120 per day Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Long-term, Full-time Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM Are you an experienced and compassionate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! GSL Education needs an engaging and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to work 1:1 with …

Looking for SEMH Teaching Assistant in Greenwich! Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Greenwich Salary Range: £105 - £120 per day Start Date: Immediate Contract: Long-term, Full-time Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM GSL Education needs an engaging and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to work 1:1 with a child with complex SEMH needs in a supportive school in Greenwich. Responsibilities of the SEMH Teaching Assistant: Provide one-to-one behavioural and emotional support to a student with comp…

A specialist SEMH school is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves working with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support both within the school environment and during transitions between home and school. This opportunity would suit someone with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Behaviour Ment…

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in a primary special school supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in North Bristol. This is a rewarding role working with secondary-aged children who may have experienced trauma, have difficulties managing their emotions, or find it challenging to engage in a mainstream classroom environment. Pupils with SEMH needs often require consistent support, clear boundaries, and patient adults who can help the…

Your new school Hays Education are seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis in SEMH schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and alternative provisions across the Manchester area. These settings support children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often requiring a tailored approach to learning and behaviour management. Location: Manchester area Contract: Flexible supply work (full-time or part-time) Pay: Competitive daily rates Ke…

We are recruiting for an amazing alternative provision in Tiverton who are part of a wider Multi Academy trust who work with students who have temporarily or permanently been excluded from mainstream education. They are looking for Learning Mentors who can be a positive role model figure to the students and who can support them with life skills and learning inside and outside of the classroom. These roles are full time 5 days a week 08:30-15:30 Mon – Fri. The School The pupils are referred from…

We are recruiting for an amazing alternative provision in Plymouth who are part of a wider Multi Academy trust who work with students who have temporarily or permanently been excluded from mainstream education. They are looking for Learning Mentors who can be a positive role model figure to the students and who can support them with life skills and learning inside and outside of the classroom. These roles are full time 5 days a week 08:30-15:30 Mon – Fri. The School The pupils are referred from…

SEMH Teaching Assistant • KS3 & KS4 classes • General classroom support • Special School (ASD & SEMH) • Full-Time • Swindon • September Start Long-term Teachers are working closely with a fantastic Special secondary school in the Swindon area. They are looking for a TA to join the team from September in providing support across classes in KS3 & KS4. This school look after students with a rang of needs but are primarily focused around Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) & ASD. The work the staff do at this school is unbelievably rewarding as you're supporting young people who desperately need the support. Due to the needs of the students, they can often exhibit challenging behaviour so it is imperative you enjoy working these types of students. The Role This role will be mixture of general classroom support and 1-1 work in a variety of different subjects. As this school is a secondary school following mainstream curriculum, it helps to specialise in a particular subject but this is not essential. For example if you were to specialise in Art then the school would most likely be able to prioritise you for Art classes. The work at this school can be tough but just so rewarding - we have many staff that have worked at this school through us that have ended up joining them on a permanent basis. The school are also in the position to provide you with support to progress to a role with more responsibility if that's something you want in the future. You will be expected to: • Be adaptable and flexible around the needs of the pupils. • Have experience of working with SEMH/ASD. • Feel confident in dealing with challenging behaviour. • Support students on a personal level as well as educational. Working with Long-term Teachers: We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team. In addition you will receive: - Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities - Permanent job roles - Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process - Working to Agency Workers Regulations - Interview preparation, advice and support - Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

SEMH Teaching Assistant BS23 Full-Time ASAP Start Here at Long-Term Teachers, I am currently working with a Primary School in the BS23 area of Weston-Super-Mare who are currently seeking experienced Teaching Assistants who are confident working with Special Educational Needs. This Primary School has a high level of SEMH needs across the school and with some of the needs of the pupils, the Head Teacher is seeking a new Teaching Assistant to join the team to support these children 1 to 1. This sc…