SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEMH School 📍 Maidstone, Kent⏰ Full-Time📆 Immediate Start We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Maidstone on a full-time basis, starting immediately. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, who can build positive relationships and support pupils to engage successfully with learning. The Role As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who present with a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. Support may be delivered on a 1:1 basis or within small group settings, both in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams to provide consistent support and help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and develop both academically and socially. Pupil Needs May Include SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs) Challenging behaviour Emotional regulation and attachment needs Anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma-related behaviours Difficulty accessing mainstream education Additional needs such as ASD or ADHD (in some cases) Key Responsibilities Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour management Supporting pupils to access learning and complete tasks Promoting positive behaviour and coping strategies Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom support Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils Implementing behaviour support and support plans Providing feedback to teachers and pastoral staff The Ideal Candidate Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour (desirable) Calm, patient, and resilient approach Strong behaviour management skills Able to work effectively with individuals and small groups Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people Reliable and available to start immediately What’s on Offer Full-time role in a specialist SEMH setting Immediate start Supportive leadership and multidisciplinary team Meaningful and rewarding work Competitive pay depending on experience Safeguarding: The school is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. Join the team and help make a difference in the lives of the students. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below. Looking for a different area or start date? Register with Pink Tile Education to be the first to hear about new opportunities in your area. Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.