SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – (SEMH)

Downley
Full or part time
January 2026 Start

Supply Desk is pleased to be working with a good rated school in the Buckinghamshire area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The school is looking for support with its students, and is looking for an excellent support member of staff who has experience/qualifications with SEMH students.

• Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities
• Develop a holistic approach to meeting Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and enabling learners to make good progress by working with teachers, other support staff, families and external agencies
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care and Therapy Care programmes for a designated group/form
• Establish therapeutic relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs

• Previous experience with SEN or a want to work with children with SEN
• Good knowledge of SEN and passion to develop
• Able to manage challenging behaviour
• Able to commit to working fixed days – full or part time
• Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Have relevant training to support students with learning difficulties

To apply, please your up-to-date CV to the contact email (removed).

Supply Desk offers a pension contribution scheme and dedicated consultant support. A £100 ‘Golden Hello’ is offered to anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.