SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Frome

Are you a compassionate, resilient individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our team in Frome on a day-to-day, flexible basis. If you are passionate about supporting pupils who have struggled in traditional education settings and want to help them heal, grow, and succeed, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH, ASC, and attachment needs.
• Implement trauma-informed and Thrive-based strategies to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Assist class teachers in delivering tailored, personalised educational activities.
• Act as a reliable mentor and positive role model, helping students build self-esteem and emotional resilience.
• Maintain clear communication with teaching staff and specialised therapy teams to monitor pupil progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for working with children or young people with SEMH, ASC, or neurodivergent needs.
• Experience in schools, care, or community settings is highly desirable.
• A trauma-informed mindset characterised by a non-judgemental, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to engage in specialist training.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £92.56 - £95.00 per day.
• Consistent Schedule: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Professional Growth: Access to high-level training in SEMH strategies, trauma-informed practice, and special education.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team-including specialist Thrive and Therapy experts-who are committed to student success.

About Our School

We put every child at the forefront of our thinking. We specialise in working with students with SEMH, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), attachment difficulties, and complex learning needs. By designing personalised educational experiences, we re-engage, motivate, and excite students who have often felt let down by the traditional education system. We invest heavily in our learning environment because we never give up on a child.

To Apply

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and support young people in achieving their potential? Please submit your CV to [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university