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We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role is ideal for someone resilient, nurturing, and able to build strong, trusting relationships. Role Responsibilities • Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour, • Encouraging positive choices and engagement, • Implementing strategies agreed with the SENCO, • Providing structured, consistent 1:1 supportYou Will Need, • Experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or similar support-based roles, • Calm and patient nature, • Strong communication and resilienceWhy Join Us?, • Weekly pay, • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle, • Friendly and supportive team

A dedicated and nurturing specialist provision is seeking a resilient, compassionate and proactive SEMH/Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated behavioural challenges. This is a rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on pupils who need consistent, positive adult support. About the Role Working within a small, supportive team, you will: • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma, anxiety or challenging life situations, • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour and engage in learning, • Use de-escalation strategies, restorative approaches and clear communication, • Support pupils through transitions, routines and personalised behaviour plans, • Create a safe, calm and structured environment where pupils feel understood and valued, • Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to ensure consistent support for each child, • Have experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, behaviour challenges or trauma-informed practice (desirable but not essential), • Are calm, patient, emotionally resilient and able to stay positive in challenging situations, • Can build strong relationships through empathy, consistency and clear boundaries, • Understand (or are keen to learn) behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques and therapeutic approaches, • Work well as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, • Are passionate about helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learnWhy Join This Setting?, • Highly experienced SEMH leadership and exceptional pastoral support, • Ongoing specialist CPD (SEMH, trauma-informed practice, de-escalation), • Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-pupil ratios, • A warm, committed team who care deeply about pupil wellbeing