Social, Emotional and Mental Health- Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £22,000 to £23,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Horley, Surrey, RH6 9TF |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1489151_1770904726 |
Summary
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary
Salary: £22,000 - £23,000 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4:15pm
We are seeking a resilient and committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
This is a rewarding but demanding role where you will work closely with students who require structured support, emotional regulation strategies, and consistent boundaries to succeed academically and personally.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support
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Supporting behaviour management and de-escalation
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Building positive, professional relationships with students
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Assisting teachers in delivering adapted lessons
Important: The school is not easily accessible via public transport, so access to your own transport is highly recommended.
Experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, or alternative provision is highly desirable. Send CV at joni.nightingale@randstad.co.uk