Job description
Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Reading
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Are you passionate about supporting young people and interested in a career in education?
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Academics are working with a supportive secondary school in Reading who are looking for a caring and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.
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This is a great opportunity for an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, youth worker or someone with experience supporting young people.
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Your Role
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As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
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- Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
- Help students manage their emotions and behaviour.
- Encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
- Build positive relationships with students.
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
- Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.
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We're Looking For in a SEMH Teaching Assistant
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- Patient, calm and resilient.
- Passionate about supporting young people.
- Confident managing challenging behaviour.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, positive and professional.
- Interested in developing a career within education.
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Previous experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable but not essential.
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Role Information
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- Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
- Location: Reading
- School: Secondary School
- Start Date: September
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Pay: £93-£110 per day
- Contract: Full-time
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If you're passionate about helping young people succeed, apply directly to this advert today!
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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Reading
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 25-08-2026
- Profession type
- Teaching / Instructors / Guides
- 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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