SEMH Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	02 March 2026
Salary:	£88.99 to £95 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 April 2026
Location:	EX39 1AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	326TABIDASSEN-8985

Summary

Secondary SEND Provision | Ages 11–16 | SEMH Focus

Do you have the resilience and confidence to support young people who need strong, consistent role models?

A secondary alternative provision in Bideford is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The setting supports pupils who may have experienced trauma, anxiety or barriers to mainstream education. Behaviour management skills and a firm but fair approach are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation

  
  

• Assisting in small-group academic sessions

  
  

• Implementing behaviour support plans

  
  

• Building positive, professional relationships

  
  

  Requirements:

  • Experience in SEMH, youth work, or behaviour support

    
    

  • Strong de-escalation skills

    
    

  • Confident, consistent and calm manner

    
    

  • School-based experience preferred

    
    

    Pay: £88.99 – £95 per day

    Interested?
    alec.stott@teacheractive.com
    01392 693313

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