Teaching Assistant - SEMH
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Blaby, Leicestershire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 182837 |
Summary
Location: LE8, Leicestershire
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: August 2025
Contract: Fixed Term to July 2026 (with potential for permanent placement)
Ready to Make a Meaningful Difference?
We are proud to be working with a welcoming, Ofsted-rated 'Good' school in Leicestershire, which supports pupils aged 4 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a structured and supportive environment, empowering pupils to build confidence, develop emotional resilience, and thrive in their learning.
They are now looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team and help shape brighter futures.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting pupils who may face challenges with their social, emotional, and mental health. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals, you'll help pupils re-engage with education, develop confidence, and make meaningful progress.
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
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Implement positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation
Implement positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation
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Encourage resilience, independence, and personal growth
Encourage resilience, independence, and personal growth
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Assist with classroom activities to ensure all pupils can access learning
Assist with classroom activities to ensure all pupils can access learning
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Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
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Experience supporting children with SEMH or Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable
Experience supporting children with SEMH or Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable
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A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with a passion for making a difference
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with a passion for making a difference
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong relationships
Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong relationships
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A flexible, proactive mindset and willingness to adapt to individual needs
A flexible, proactive mindset and willingness to adapt to individual needs
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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
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We also welcome applicants from related backgrounds, such as sports coaching, youth work, or mentoring
We also welcome applicants from related backgrounds, such as sports coaching, youth work, or mentoring
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A rewarding long-term role for the full academic year, with the potential for a permanent position
A rewarding long-term role for the full academic year, with the potential for a permanent position
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Access to a wide range of free CPD opportunities, including SEMH and behaviour management training
Access to a wide range of free CPD opportunities, including SEMH and behaviour management training
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The chance to work in an inclusive, supportive school with a positive culture
The chance to work in an inclusive, supportive school with a positive culture
If you're ready to take the next step in your Teaching Assistant career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today-simply submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: August 2025
Contract: Fixed Term to July 2026 (with potential for permanent placement)
Ready to Make a Meaningful Difference?
We are proud to be working with a welcoming, Ofsted-rated 'Good' school in Leicestershire, which supports pupils aged 4 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a structured and supportive environment, empowering pupils to build confidence, develop emotional resilience, and thrive in their learning.
They are now looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team and help shape brighter futures.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting pupils who may face challenges with their social, emotional, and mental health. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals, you'll help pupils re-engage with education, develop confidence, and make meaningful progress.
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
-
Implement positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation
Implement positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation
-
Encourage resilience, independence, and personal growth
Encourage resilience, independence, and personal growth
-
Assist with classroom activities to ensure all pupils can access learning
Assist with classroom activities to ensure all pupils can access learning
-
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
-
Experience supporting children with SEMH or Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable
Experience supporting children with SEMH or Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable
-
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with a passion for making a difference
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with a passion for making a difference
-
Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong relationships
Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong relationships
-
A flexible, proactive mindset and willingness to adapt to individual needs
A flexible, proactive mindset and willingness to adapt to individual needs
-
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
-
We also welcome applicants from related backgrounds, such as sports coaching, youth work, or mentoring
We also welcome applicants from related backgrounds, such as sports coaching, youth work, or mentoring
-
A rewarding long-term role for the full academic year, with the potential for a permanent position
A rewarding long-term role for the full academic year, with the potential for a permanent position
-
Access to a wide range of free CPD opportunities, including SEMH and behaviour management training
Access to a wide range of free CPD opportunities, including SEMH and behaviour management training
-
The chance to work in an inclusive, supportive school with a positive culture
The chance to work in an inclusive, supportive school with a positive culture
If you're ready to take the next step in your Teaching Assistant career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today-simply submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.