Location: Southampton
Hours: Full-time
Start: ASAP / September
Pay: £85 £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Do you have the resilience and empathy to help young people overcome barriers to learning?
We are seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support specialist and mainstream schools across Southampton. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils requiring emotional and behavioural support.
You ll help create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.
About the Setting:• Inclusive and supportive school environments
• Strong focus on wellbeing and emotional development
• Opportunities for 1:1 and small group support
• Experienced SEND and pastoral teams
• Training and development opportunities available
• Positive and nurturing staff culture
• Long-term opportunities with potential permanent roles
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Building strong and trusting relationships
• Assisting with classroom learning and routines
• Supporting emotional regulation strategies
• Working closely with teaching and SEND staff
• Promoting confidence, resilience and independence
• Experience working with children or young people desirable
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Passion for inclusion and SEND support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Rewarding opportunities supporting vulnerable learners
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to SEND-focused CPD and training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Refer a Friend scheme earn up to £100
Ready to make a meaningful difference?
Click Apply now to submit your CV or register your interest today.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.