SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Role:

SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location:

Towcester, Northamptonshire

Hours:

Full Time

Roles:
Various – Short Term, Long Term, and Temp-to-Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP and ongoing recruitment

Aspire People are currently recruiting SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools across Northamptonshire. We are looking for passionate, patient, and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff
• Support pupils' learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Previous experience supporting individuals with SEMH (ideally children and young people; experience supporting adults could be suitable)
• A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Relevant qualifications or training in SEMH (desirable but not essential)

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you – we specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.