SEMH TA

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Plymouth
📍 Long-term / Full-time
🚗 Must Be Able to Drive
🏫 TimePlan Education

TimePlan Education is looking for a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a specialist provision in Plymouth. This is a rewarding long-term role for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable learners.

🔹 The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs

Build trusted relationships and deliver consistent emotional and behavioural support

Assist with personalised learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff

Help create a safe, supportive learning environment

Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external agencies

Support pupils during off-site activities - a driving licence and access to a car are essential

🔹 What We're Looking For

Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, OR youth work (preferred but not essential)

Strong behaviour-management skills and emotional resilience

A nurturing, patient and proactive approach

Ability to build rapport and engage learners with complex needs

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

🔹 What TimePlan Education Offers

Competitive rates of pay

A dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Free CPD and training opportunities

Temporary-to-permanent pathways

Weekly pay and flexible payment options

📩 Interested?

Apply today with your CV to join TimePlan Education and help transform the educational experience of young people who need support the most.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed