Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support (Year 11 Female Pupil)
Location: Derby
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Hours: School hours (term time)
Start: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are looking for a calm, supportive and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 11 female pupil, focusing on confidence-building, emotional regulation and engagement in learning. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who can offer patience, encouragement and consistency.
You will work closely with the pastoral team and class teachers to help the pupil feel safe, supported and confident both in and out of lessons.
Key Responsibilities- Provide 1:1 support to a Year 11 female pupil with SEMH needs
- Build confidence, self-esteem and positive learning habits
- Encourage engagement in lessons and promote independence
- Use a calm, nurturing approach to support emotional regulation
- Work collaboratively with staff to ensure consistent strategies
- Maintain clear, professional boundaries and follow safeguarding procedures
Wed love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND/SEMH needs
- A patient, empathetic and encouraging approach
- Strong relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain calm and consistent
- Experience supporting confidence-building or mentoring young people
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Right to work in the UK
- Recent, relevant references
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
If youre passionate about supporting young people and can offer a positive, nurturing presence, please apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Derby
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 24-05-2026
- 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
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