SEMH Focused Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counselor
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location:
Bournemouth, Dorset
Start Date:
Immediate / Flexible
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant at a specialised Primary School in Salisbury may be for you!
The RoleYou will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students aged 11-16 years old who are unable to attend mainstream school due to medical needs, severe anxiety, or general mental health needs.
This school works closely with external professionals and their own multi-disciplinary team to create bespoke learning plans tailored to each student’s emotional and educational needs.
Who We Are Looking For- SEN(D) and SEMH experience
- A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
- Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
- Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
- Full Time
- Monday-Friday
- Term Time Only
- Holiday Pay
- Access to CPD accredited training courses
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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