SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Full Time | Cannock

Start: ASAP

Join a Supportive SEMH School and Make a Real Difference A dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in the Cannock area is seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team full time. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who require patience, consistency, and understanding in order to thrive.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils aged 5–16 with SEMH needs, trauma histories, and behavioural challenges
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who require stability and emotional support
• Help deliver tailored interventions that promote regulation, engagement, and personal development
• Assist teachers within the classroom and during off‑site activities
• Use de‑escalation strategies and restorative approaches to support behaviour management
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or trauma
• Remains calm, resilient, and consistent under pressure
• Can build rapport quickly and act as a positive role model
• Is adaptable, patient, and confident in fast‑paced environments
• Has an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to apply for one)

What the School Offers

• Full‑time, long‑term position
• Supportive and welcoming staff team
• Ongoing CPD and behaviour management training
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Opportunities for long‑term progression within the school

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgia at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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