Competitive
Job Title:andnbsp;SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location:andnbsp;Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Start Date:andnbsp;September 2025
Contract Type:andnbsp;Full-time andndash; Term Time Only
Salary:andnbsp;andpound;90 andndash; andpound;120 per day (depending on experience)
About the Role:
A welcoming and inclusive primary school inandnbsp;Milton Keynesandnbsp;is seeking a dedicatedandnbsp;SEMH Teaching Assistantandnbsp;to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The successful candidate will provide tailored support to children both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them regulate emotions, build resilience, and engage positively in their learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with class teachers to support pupils'' emotional and academic development
Deliver small group and individualised interventions based on SEMH needs
Support pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
Implement and review behaviour and education support plans
Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with children
Collaborate with families, the SENCO, and external professionals
Requirements:
Previous experience supporting children with SEMH/SEN (preferred)
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Training in Team Teach, mental health, or trauma-informed practice (beneficial)
Why Join Us£
Supportive school focused on emotional wellbeing
Negotiable