Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Job description

A specialist SEMH primary school in Southampton is seeking a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant to join their dedicated and resilient team.

Pupils require consistent, structured support to help them manage social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same, and your support can have a lasting impact on a child’s future.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping to manage behaviour, encourage engagement, and promote positive outcomes.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with challenging behaviour in education, care, or youth settings
• Be calm, patient, and consistent in their approach
• Have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Be committed to supporting vulnerable pupils

What we offer:

• Full-time, term-time hours
• £14.25 per hour
• A strong, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for further training in SEMH and behaviour support

This is a temp to perm opportunity, securing a permanent position with the school after a successful probation period.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English