SEMH Teaching Assistant

Overview

Location: Near Ipswich, Suffolk (Approx. 15 minutes from Ipswich Town Centre)
Salary: £26,403 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are You Ready to Change a Child's Life?

We're seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional SEND requirements, including Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who require patience, understanding, consistency, and a therapeutic approach to learning.

No two days are the same. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

• Supporting teaching and learning across the school
• Working 1:1 and with small groups of pupils
• Supporting children with SEMH and additional SEND needs
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils develop social skills and confidence
• Managing classroom resources and learning environments
• Supporting educational visits and enrichment activities
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and personal development
• Creating engaging displays and learning materials
• Celebrating achievements and positive progress
• Participating in therapeutic training and reflective practice sessions

We are keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable
• Confident building positive relationships
• Able to manage challenging behaviour positively and effectively
• Team players with a solution-focused mindset
• Experienced in education, SEND, care, youth work, residential childcare, or similar settings

A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

• Salary of £26,403 per annum
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Small class sizes with enhanced support
• Therapeutic and supportive working environment
• Regular supervision and wellbeing support
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Flexible pension scheme
• Employee benefits platform and wellbeing services

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, with interviews taking place this week
. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives, develop your career, and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.