SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £500 to £600 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Alnwick, Northumberland |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 197517 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant - SEMH | Alnwick
Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: £95-£110 per day | Hours: 08:30-16:00
Make a Lasting Impact on Young People's Lives
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you want to play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and engagement in learning? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive, and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join an inspirational Alternative Provision school in Alnwick. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference for pupils, build positive relationships, and contribute to their long-term progress.
About the School
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A specialist SEN School in Alnwick supporting pupils aged 11-18 with varying SEMH and SEND needs.
A specialist SEN School in Alnwick supporting pupils aged 11-18 with varying SEMH and SEND needs.
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Pupils have often been temporarily excluded from mainstream schools and require targeted support to re-engage with learning.
Pupils have often been temporarily excluded from mainstream schools and require targeted support to re-engage with learning.
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The school has a supportive culture and leadership team, where staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching and care.
The school has a supportive culture and leadership team, where staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching and care.
About the Role
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage behaviour and emotions in lessons and around school.
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage behaviour and emotions in lessons and around school.
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Work closely with Class Teachers and colleagues to understand pupils' individual learning styles and needs.
Work closely with Class Teachers and colleagues to understand pupils' individual learning styles and needs.
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Contribute to a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment that encourages engagement and progress.
Contribute to a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment that encourages engagement and progress.
Pay, Hours, and Contract
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Pay: £95-£110 per day
Pay: £95-£110 per day
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Hours: 08:30-16:00, Monday to Friday
Hours: 08:30-16:00, Monday to Friday
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Contract: Full-time until the end of the Academic Year (July 2026)
Contract: Full-time until the end of the Academic Year (July 2026)
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Location: Alnwick
Location: Alnwick
Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements
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Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification (desirable)
Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification (desirable)
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Experience working with children in UK schools
Experience working with children in UK schools
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Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
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Resilient, proactive, and positive attitude
Resilient, proactive, and positive attitude
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Right to work in the UK
Right to work in the UK
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Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
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Two professional references covering the last two years
Two professional references covering the last two years
About us
We are a global supply agency providing day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover across schools. We offer free CPD-certified training to help you maintain and develop your skills, knowledge, and professional growth.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs and want to make a meaningful impact, please apply promptly. The school is looking to appoint ASAP!
Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: £95-£110 per day | Hours: 08:30-16:00
Make a Lasting Impact on Young People's Lives
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you want to play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and engagement in learning? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive, and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join an inspirational Alternative Provision school in Alnwick. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference for pupils, build positive relationships, and contribute to their long-term progress.
About the School
-
A specialist SEN School in Alnwick supporting pupils aged 11-18 with varying SEMH and SEND needs.
A specialist SEN School in Alnwick supporting pupils aged 11-18 with varying SEMH and SEND needs.
-
Pupils have often been temporarily excluded from mainstream schools and require targeted support to re-engage with learning.
Pupils have often been temporarily excluded from mainstream schools and require targeted support to re-engage with learning.
-
The school has a supportive culture and leadership team, where staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching and care.
The school has a supportive culture and leadership team, where staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching and care.
About the Role
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage behaviour and emotions in lessons and around school.
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage behaviour and emotions in lessons and around school.
-
Work closely with Class Teachers and colleagues to understand pupils' individual learning styles and needs.
Work closely with Class Teachers and colleagues to understand pupils' individual learning styles and needs.
-
Contribute to a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment that encourages engagement and progress.
Contribute to a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment that encourages engagement and progress.
Pay, Hours, and Contract
-
Pay: £95-£110 per day
Pay: £95-£110 per day
-
Hours: 08:30-16:00, Monday to Friday
Hours: 08:30-16:00, Monday to Friday
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Contract: Full-time until the end of the Academic Year (July 2026)
Contract: Full-time until the end of the Academic Year (July 2026)
-
Location: Alnwick
Location: Alnwick
Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements
-
Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification (desirable)
Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification (desirable)
-
Experience working with children in UK schools
Experience working with children in UK schools
-
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
-
Resilient, proactive, and positive attitude
Resilient, proactive, and positive attitude
-
Right to work in the UK
Right to work in the UK
-
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
-
Two professional references covering the last two years
Two professional references covering the last two years
About us
We are a global supply agency providing day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover across schools. We offer free CPD-certified training to help you maintain and develop your skills, knowledge, and professional growth.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs and want to make a meaningful impact, please apply promptly. The school is looking to appoint ASAP!