Sen Teaching Assistant
Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Andover
Start Date: October 26
Contract Type: Full-Time – Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £100 – £115 per day
About the Role:
A supportive and inclusive school in October is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and emotionally.
In this role, you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, tailored support to pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural guidance in a structured, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 2:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Support pupils in managing emotions, behaviour, and social interactions using positive behaviour strategies.
- Assist with the delivery of personalised learning and intervention activities aligned with EHCPs and behaviour plans.
- Help create a safe, calm, and structured environment that promotes engagement and emotional regulation.
- Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
- Monitor behaviour and emotional development, contributing to progress tracking and reporting.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working with SEMH, behaviour needs, or vulnerable children is highly desirable (school-based or alternative settings).
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach with strong behaviour management skills.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What the School Offers:
- Competitive daily pay of £100 – £115, depending on experience.
- September start with long-term opportunities available.
- Ongoing training and professional development, particularly around SEMH and behaviour support.
- A welcoming, supportive team environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
- The chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs and are ready to start please click the apply button below
Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
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.