SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

• Experience working with children or young people desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

Confirmed role details

• Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
• Do you have the resilience and empathy to help young people overcome barriers to learning?
• We are seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support specialist and mainstream schools across Southampton.
• This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils requiring emotional and behavioural support.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• Inclusive and supportive school environments.
• Strong focus on wellbeing and emotional development.
• Opportunities for 1:1 and small group support.

Known job details

• Pay: £85 – £100 per day