SEMH Teaching Assistant
SEMH Teaching Assistant – Multiple Vacancies Available
Salisbury
Full-Time Opportunities
September 2026 Start
Pay: £88 – £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, patience and enthusiasm to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?
Supply Desk are currently working with a specialist school in Salisbury that is looking to appoint a number of dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants from September 2026. These positions are being offered on long-term supply contracts, with the potential to become permanent roles for the right candidates.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in education, psychology, social work or youth work, as well as experienced Teaching Assistants looking to develop their SEN and SEMH experience within a supportive school environment.
The Role
- Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small-group basis
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students
- Assisting pupils to engage with learning and achieve their individual targets
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment
- Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals
- Promoting independence, confidence and resilience
- Contributing to behaviour monitoring and pupil progress reviews
Minimum Requirements
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- A patient, calm and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable
- A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer
- Excellent rates of pay
- Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment
- A highly experienced, professional and supportive team
- Access to regular CPD and specialist training
- Opportunities to develop skills within SEN and SEMH education
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
Please visit our website: www.supplydesk.co.uk
To take full advantage of this opportunity, please forward your CV to hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Contact Number: 02380 230340
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to hold an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.