TipTopJob
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full Time / Long Term
Salary: GBP95 - GBP110 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a resilient, empathetic professional seeking a meaningful position as an SEMH Teaching Assistant?
Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs across local secondary and specialist provision schools. Working full-time, this role is centered on building trust, regulating emotions, and re-engaging young people who face significant barriers to mainstream learning.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you won't just be helping with coursework—you will serve as a consistent mentor, advocate, and calming presence, helping students develop emotional resilience, self-esteem, and positive behavioral habits.
Key Responsibilities
- Targeted 1-to-1 Mentoring: As a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1-to-1 academic and emotional guidance, breaking down tasks to prevent frustration and overwhelm.
- De-escalation and Emotional Regulation: Use calm communication, active listening, and positive reinforcement to manage challenging behavior and assist students during sensory or emotional overload.
- Promote Social and Life Skills: Guide pupils in building positive relationships with peers and staff, developing conflict-resolution strategies, and boosting self-confidence.
- Support Classroom Integration: Help keep assigned pupils focused and re-engaged during group lessons, supporting class teachers with structured behavioral boundaries.
- Track Growth and Wellbeing: Maintain daily observational logs and work alongside the SENCO, pastoral team, and external support workers to evaluate student progress.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Candidate Profile
We are searching for a grounded, proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant with strong boundaries, high emotional intelligence, and non-judgmental empathy.
- Experience as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, youth worker, behavior support specialist, residential care worker, or mentor is highly advantageous.
- Confident in using de-escalation techniques (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA, or similar training is desirable but not essential).
- Calm, resilient, and patient attitude with the ability to maintain composure under pressure.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and trauma-informed support practices.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one through Randstad).
- Mandatory UK Right to Work (no visa sponsorship available).
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What We Offer
- Competitive Daily Rates: Paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
- A Rewarding Role: Enjoy making a real, visible difference in the lives of vulnerable young people every day.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a GBP300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T and Cs apply).
Ready to make a lasting difference as an SEMH Teaching Assistant? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today.
Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London