Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Type: Special secondary school
Contract: Full time, temporary with opportunity to become permanent
Salary: £90 - £95 per day
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH teaching assistant to join a vibrant special school in Exeter. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges, helping them achieve their potential in a supportive and structured educational environment.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers SEN specialists, and pastoral staff to provide targeted support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs.This role required a candidate who can build rapport with students display patience and resilience, and contribute to creating a positive learning atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support support to students with SEMH needs
* Assist in the development and implementation of personalised learning plans
* Promote positive behaviour and encourage students’ social and emotional development
* Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt lesson materials and strategies
* Foster a safe and inclusive environment, helping students manage their behaviour and emotions
* Record and report on students’ progress
* Offer additional support during school transitions, extracurricular activities and other aspects of school life
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with young people with SEMH or additional needs, ideally in secondary school settings
* Strong understanding of SEMH issues and practical strategies to support students
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to stay calm under pressure, demonstrate empathy and maintain high expectations
* Minimum of GCSE’s in English and Maths; relevant qualification in education or mental health support are advantageous
* Able to drive and have access to your own vehicle
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