Job Vacancy: SEMH Teaching Assistant - Southampton

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Position: SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Salary: £13.75 P/H

Are you passionate about supporting young people facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges? Do you want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference?

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive school in Southampton. This role involves working closely with students who may display challenging behaviour and require emotional and behavioural support to engage with their learning.

About the Role:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs

Implement behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation techniques

Support students both in and out of the classroom setting

Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies

Help build a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for learning

About You:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs

Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure

Strong communication and de-escalation skills

A team player with a passion for inclusive education

Relevant qualifications (e.g. Team Teach, MAPA, or a background in youth work, mental health, or SEN) are highly desirable

What We Offer:

A supportive, specialist team environment

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (e.g. Team Teach, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice)

Opportunities for long-term and permanent contracts

A chance to make a meaningful difference in a young person's life

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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