Psychology Graduate - SEMH Learning Partner

Job Overview

As a 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant you will build a positive and trusting relationship with a primary‑aged pupil, support emotional regulation and social development, help the pupil access learning in the classroom, implement behaviour support strategies, and work alongside the class teacher and SENCO.

• Build a positive and trusting relationship with a primary‑aged pupil.
• Support the child's emotional regulation and social development.
• Help the pupil access learning within the classroom.
• Implement behaviour support strategies.
• Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO.
• Provide consistent encouragement and reassurance throughout the school day.
• Support the development of confidence, self‑esteem, and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals where required.

• Holds a degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• Genuine interest in SEN, SEMH and child development.
• Patient, empathetic, emotionally resilient.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Understands behaviour as a form of communication.
• Can remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals desirable but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship or skilled worker visa accepted).
• Minimum two recent references covering the last two years.
• Up‑to‑date DBS/police check, or willingness to obtain one.

• Welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Valuable experience working with SEMH needs.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Free specialised training in Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey.

• Available to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday‑Friday 8:30‑15:30.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship or skilled worker visa accepted).
• Minimum two recent references covering the last two years.
• Up‑to‑date DBS/police check, or willingness to obtain one.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.