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SEMH Teaching Assistant
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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Plymouth (Temporary, Full/Part-Time)
Location: Plymouth Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday) Pay Rate: £9.00 per hour (£90 per day) Contract Type: Temporary, full-time or part-time
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Five Education is seeking compassionate, patient, and resilient individuals to join our team as SEMH Teaching Assistants.
Our schools across Somerset offer a supportive, nurturing environment where staff work to help pupils thrive—both academically and emotionally. This role provides exceptional training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to develop expertise in behaviour support, mental health awareness, and trauma-informed practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEMH challenges
- Help students manage emotions, behaviour, and social interactions
- Build trusting, positive relationships with young people who have experienced trauma or disrupted education
- Engage in classroom activities and reinforce targets from Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to deliver consistent, structured support
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Requirements & Preferences
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong emotional resilience and a calm, patient demeanour
- A deep passion for supporting vulnerable young people
- Confidence in handling challenging behaviour and de-escalation techniques
- High level of initiative and commitment to safeguarding best practice
- Ability to build relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
Preferred Experience
While not essential, prior experience in:
- Youth work, mentoring, or coaching
- Mental health or social care roles
- Behavioural support or welfare professions
- Security, armed forces, or public services
- Supporting at-risk/vulnerable individuals
What We Offer
✅ Comprehensive CPD & specialist SEMH training throughout the year (provided free by Five Education) ✅ Opportunities to transition into permanent roles ✅ Full support from a dedicated recruitment consultant ✅ Competitive pay (£90/day) with potential for increased earnings based on experience (including holiday pay) ✅ Transparent PAYE payroll (no admin fees, no employer contribution deductions) ✅ FAQ on pay structure:
- Base rate: £9.00/hour (£90/day)
- Holiday pay included
- If no non-voluntary enhanced DBS is provided, we’ll arrange a new one (**£62.70*), refunded after 20 days of service (on the incorrect assertion you place the new DBS on the update service)
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⚠️ Vetting clarifications:
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Safeguarding checks (reference checks, TRA checks, DBS clearance)
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Face-to-face interview mandatory for all shortlisted candidates
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Diversity welcome: We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and all backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to support young people through their emotional and behavioural challenges, we encourage you to apply immediately.
📩 Contact: [Contact Brett via email at (email withheld)] or phone (number withheld) for further details.
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