SEMH Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate, resilient, and committed professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are working with a highly regarded SEMH primary school in Slough that is known for its warm and supportive staff team, excellent leadership, and commitment to helping every child thrive. The school provides a nurturing environment tailored to pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

This is a full-time, long-term position supporting pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 with SEMH needs. You''ll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff to help deliver individualised support plans and ensure pupils remain engaged in learning. Your role will involve managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive way while building trusting relationships with the children.

• Experience working with SEMH, either in a school, PRU, youth work, mental health setting, or similar.

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

• Empathy, patience, and the ability to build rapport with young people who may display complex and unpredictable behaviour.

• A DBS on the Update Service is essential for this role. This means you hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate that is registered with the government''s Update Service, allowing quick and secure vetting for work with children and vulnerable individuals.

• A genuine desire to support the social and emotional development of young learners.

• A highly supportive team with excellent leadership and staff wellbeing at its heart

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities to help you grow in your role

• A welcoming, inclusive environment where every staff member is valued

• A rewarding opportunity to have a lasting impact on children''s lives

Interested?
If you have the relevant experience and a passion for supporting children with SEMH, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a fantastic team and help change young lives for the better.