SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £19,904 per year
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: Immediate
Part-time hours may be considered
Teach Now is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH to join a supportive specialist school for boys aged 11–16. This is an excellent opportunity to help young people overcome barriers to learning and develop academically, socially and emotionally.
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will initially work within the classroom, supporting teachers to create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
The role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH, you will:
• Support students during lessons, both individually and in small groups.
• Help pupils understand tasks and remain focused and engaged.
• Adapt your approach to individual learning, communication and emotional needs.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and resilience.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Reinforce positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Support classroom routines, organisation and transitions.
• Monitor engagement and share relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Encourage pupils to become more independent in their learning.
• Contribute to a safe, calm and supportive school environment.
About you
The successful candidate will:
• Be patient, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Remain calm and professional when pupils are experiencing difficulties.
• Understand the importance of consistency, structure and positive relationships.
• Communicate confidently and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
Previous experience in an SEMH school is highly desirable. However, candidates with relevant experience supporting young people with additional needs or behaviours that challenge will also be considered.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
