SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School, Aylesbury

A supportive and welcoming primary school in Aylesbury is looking to appoint a SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This full-time, long-term role involves working 1:1 with a Year 2 pupil who presents with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

• Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Location:
  
  Aylesbury
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026
• Contract:
  
  Full-time, Long-term
• Focus: 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with SEMH needs
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the Inclusion Manager
• Training:
  Access to CPD and professional development opportunities

• Provide individual support to a Year 2 pupil with SEMH needs, ensuring their learning and well-being requirements are met.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher, Inclusion Manager and other support staff to develop and implement tailored learning plans.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and maintain a positive, therapeutic learning environment.
• Record and report on pupil progress, attendance and any behavioral incidents.
• Participate in training and CPD to keep skills up to date with current best practice in SEMH support.

• Experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, particularly supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Strong interpersonal and behaviour‑management skills.
• Positive, empathetic, and patient approach.
• Resilient, proactive and compassionate, eager to develop a career in Special Educational Needs.
• Committed to making a lasting difference in a child's educational journey.