Teaching Assistant - SEMH School

Job description

Teaching Assistant SEMH School
Location: Berkeley
Salary: £22,996 £25,068 (£12.87£14.03 p/h), dependent on experience & qualifications Bonus: £1,500 Welcome Bonus*
Contract: Permanent
Full-Time, Term Time Only

A specialist school for young people aged 1116 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school blends the best elements of mainstream and specialist education to create a nurturing, aspirational environment where students can thrive, build independence and prepare for life beyond school.

The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students with their learning, wellbeing and personal development, ensuring each young person has the best opportunity to reach their full potential. Youll help create a safe, structured and engaging environment, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities Build warm, supportive and trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and ready to learn
Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour
Support the delivery of a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
Work closely with the Class Teacher in all aspects of daily classroom practice
Respond flexibly to the changing needs of the school
Support pupils cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical development
Work collaboratively within a multi professional team
Complete documentation accurately (incidents, behaviour, health records) under guidance

About You A genuine desire to support young people and build trusted professional relationships
GCSE (or equivalent) pass in Maths and English essential
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Positive, patient and creative in meeting pupils individual needs

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Berkeley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-08-2026

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