SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Milton Keynesandnbsp;
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-timeandndash; Term Time Only
Salary: andpound;90 andndash; andpound;120 per day (depending on experience)

About the Role:

An ambitious and forward-thinking school in Milton Keynes (MK4) is looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide structured support to students with social and emotional difficulties. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to help young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive in a caring, well-resourced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and classroom support for pupils with SEMH
• Help pupils engage with the curriculum and improve self-regulation skills
• Support the delivery of tailored learning and emotional support programmes
• Track progress and contribute to individual support plan reviews
• Use restorative approaches to support behaviour
• Encourage inclusion, motivation, and independence in students

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEMH, youth mentoring, or alternative provision (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, consistent, and confident in managing behaviours
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Team Teach or equivalent training (advantageous but not essential)

Why Join Us£

• Work in a dynamic school with a strong SEN and pastoral team
• Ongoing CPD and training workshops
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable learners

How to Apply:

Email your CV to Melisa.Bahur@supplydesk.co.uk or call 01296 752499 for a confidential chat.

Safeguarding Statement:

Supply Desk is fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. All roles require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.