Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support) – Fixed Term (1 Year)

Hemel Hempstead | September Start | Full-Time | £15 - £17 per hour

REED Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a lovely and welcoming primary school in Hemel Hempstead to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract, starting in September.

This rewarding role will involve providing focused support to a small group of Year 5 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, working on a 1:3 basis to help them access learning, develop positive relationships, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide targeted support to three Year 5 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and engagement.
• Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Help implement strategies to manage behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school staff.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and social development.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children, ideally with...