City Centre Based SEMH Teaching Assistant
Supporting Pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (Aged 11–18)
 
We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary‑age provision in the heart of the city centre. You will work with pupils aged 11–18 who have EHCPs for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing consistent, relationship‑based support that helps them re‑engage with learning and develop emotional resilience.

What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEMH needs
 
Using holistic nurture approaches to build trust, confidence and emotional safety.
Applying positive consequence therapy to help pupils understand behaviour, choices and outcomes.
You will de de-escalating perceived challenging behaviour.
Supporting pupils to regulate emotions, manage transitions and access learning
Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals.<...