SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start - Esher

Esher, Surrey | £100 - £110 PAYE per day | Full-time | Immediate Start | Long-term with potential to become permanent

Every young person deserves an adult who refuses to give up on them.

Some students arrive at school carrying anxiety, trauma and experiences that have left them disconnected from education. They need patient, consistent adults who can see beyond behaviour, build trust and help them believe in themselves again.

If you're someone who stays calm when others are struggling, values relationships and wants to make a genuine difference, this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Esher could be exactly where you're needed.

You'll be supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside Autism (ASC) and ADHD, in a specialist secondary setting where every small success is celebrated and every positive relationship matters.

About the School

This specialist provision supports students whose needs have made mainstream education difficult. Many pupils experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation and low self-esteem, requiring adults who can provide stability, understanding and encouragement.

The school follows a trauma-informed approach, helping students understand and manage their emotions while developing confidence, resilience and independence.

Accessible from Esher, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Kingston, Cobham and Epsom.

Your Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support students in lessons, small groups and around the school

Build positive, trusting relationships with young people

Recognise early signs of anxiety or emotional distress

Use calm and effective de-escalation techniques

Encourage students to re-engage with learning after challenges

Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support student progress

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, trauma or behaviour that challenges

Confidence remaining calm in challenging situations

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine interest in supporting young people's wellbeing

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Esher

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

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