SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant Dover

Academics are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Dover. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them to build confidence, emotional regulation, and positive learning habits within a nurturing environment.

We're proud to be a local education agency with a personal, relationship-focused approach. By visiting our schools and support staff in person, we ensure the perfect match between educators and school environments.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist in delivering personalised, needs-led learning activities
• Help promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive behaviour
• Use de-escalation strategies and supportive interventions
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families

• Experience working with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour
• Strong communication, empathy, and patience
• Confident behaviour management and calm under pressure
• A trauma-informed, nurturing, and proactive approach
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

If you're a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to make a genuine impact in a caring Dover provision, we'd love to hear from you