SEMH Teaching Assistant

About the role:

Justteachers is recruiting a resilient and supportive SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist secondary provision in Northampton. This full-time position starts in January 2027 and continues until July 2027. The school supports pupils who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties, including anxiety, attachment difficulties and challenges with emotional regulation. You will play an important role in creating a safe, structured and positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in the classroom and during social times
• Build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation and conflict-resolution skills
• Support learning activities and encourage classroom participation
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to monitor pupil progress

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Confidence managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• A consistent, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Two references within the last two years from a related field