SEMH Assistant- Maidenhead

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their social, emotional, and mental health needs? A welcoming and supportive Secondary SEMH school in Maidenhead is looking for a committed, resilient, and inspiring SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

Providing 1:1 support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs
Supporting small groups with learning, emotional regulation, and confidence-building activities both inside and outside the classroom
Assisting with the implementation of individual support plans and behaviour strategies
Monitoring student progress, wellbeing, and engagement
Promoting a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environmentWhat we look for in an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

Patience, empathy, and resilience
Strong communication and de-escalation skills
Ability to build trusting relationships with young people
An understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice, or positive behaviour support
A calm, proactive approach to supporting students who may display challenging behaviourThis role provides invaluable experience for psychology, criminology, counselling, social work, and education graduates looking to build a strong foundation for a career supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Job Details:

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Maidenhead
Setting: Secondary SEMH School
Start Date: September
Pay: £93-£110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-timeIf you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, we'd love to hear from you! Apply by submitting your application directly to this advert.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed