Teaching Assistant - SEMH School

Job description

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 11–16 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. You'll 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gloucester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

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