https://jobs.co.uk/job/semh-teaching-assistant-empowered--a67733f7-5df2-411e-a9bc-657ee88f7585 RSS feed for Semh Teaching Assistant at EmpowerED. en-gb Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:44:25 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/semh-teaching-assistant-empowered--a67733f7-5df2-411e-a9bc-657ee88f7585 https://jobs.co.uk/job/semh-teaching-assistant-empowered--a67733f7-5df2-411e-a9bc-657ee88f7585 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:53:13 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: 105.00-105.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | EmpowerED is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in Reading to join a nurturing specialist school supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional SEND. This Teaching Assistant role in Reading would suit someone who understands that behaviour is communication and can build positive, trusting relationships with children who may have experienced significant barriers to learning. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where pupils are supported to regulate their emotions, communicate their needs, develop confidence and successfully re-engage with education. The Teaching Assistant role As a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Reading, you''ll work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide consistent, individualised support. This isn''t a role where you''ll simply sit beside a pupil completing worksheets. Relationships are at the heart of the provision. Your day could involve: Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils Supporting children with SEMH and additional SEND Helping pupils regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations Recognising the communication behind behaviour Supporting pupils to ac... Permanent