SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Southampton

Hours: Full-time

Start: ASAP / September

Pay: £85 – £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have the resilience and empathy to help young people overcome barriers to learning?

About the Setting

• Inclusive and supportive school environments
• Strong focus on wellbeing and emotional development
• Opportunities for 1:1 and small group support
• Experienced SEND and pastoral teams
• Training and development opportunities available
• Positive and nurturing staff culture
• Long‑term opportunities with potential permanent roles

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Building strong and trusting relationships
• Assisting with classroom learning and routines
• Supporting emotional regulation strategies
• Working closely with teaching and SEND staff
• Promoting confidence, resilience and independence

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people desirable
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Passion for inclusion and SEND support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Supply Desk

• Rewarding opportunities supporting vulnerable learners
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to SEND-focused CPD and training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Flexible and long‑term opportunities available
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £100

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

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