SEMH Teaching Assistant – Reading
Are you passionate about supporting young people and interested in a career in education?
Academics are working with a supportive secondary school in Reading who are looking for a caring and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.
This is a great opportunity for an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, youth worker or someone with experience supporting young people.
Your Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
- Help students manage their emotions and behaviour.
- Encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
- Build positive relationships with students.
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
- Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.
We’re Looking For in a SEMH Teaching Assistant
- Patient, calm and resilient.
- Passionate about supporting young people.
- Confident managing challenging behaviour.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, positive and professional.
- Interested in developing a career within education.
Previous experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable but not essential.
Role Information
- Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
- Location: Reading
- School: Secondary School
- Start Date: September
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Pay: 93-110 per day
- Contract: Full-time
If you’re passionate about helping young people succeed, apply directly to this advert today!
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.