SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEMH School

📍 Maidstone, Kent
⏰ Full-Time
📆 Immediate Start

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Maidstone on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, who can build positive relationships and support pupils to engage successfully with learning.

The Role

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who present with a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. Support may be delivered on a 1:1 basis or within small group settings, both in and out of the classroom.

You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams to provide consistent support and help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and develop both academically and socially.

Pupil Needs May Include

SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
Challenging behaviour
Emotional regulation and attachment needs
Anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma-related behaviours
Difficulty accessing mainstream education
Additional needs such as ASD or ADHD (in some cases)

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour management
Supporting pupils to access learning and complete tasks
Promoting positive behaviour and coping strategies
Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom support
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Implementing behaviour support and support plans
Providing feedback to teachers and pastoral staff

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour (desirable)
Calm, patient, and resilient approach
Strong behaviour management skills
Able to work effectively with individuals and small groups
Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
Reliable and available to start immediately

What’s on Offer

Full-time role in a specialist SEMH setting
Immediate start
Supportive leadership and multidisciplinary team
Meaningful and rewarding work
Competitive pay depending on experience

Safeguarding:

The school is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services.

Join the team and help make a difference in the lives of the students. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.

Dominique Buggs

dominique@pinktile.co.uk

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