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Make a Real Impact as a SEMH Teaching Assistant - Slough Primary School
Are you a calm, resilient and experienced professional with a passion for helping children overcome emotional and behavioural challenges?
We're on the lookout for a confident and proactive SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Slough, working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need tailored emotional and behavioural support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in a child's school experience while building a fulfilling career in education.
What You'll Be Doing As a SEMH Teaching Assistant
* Supporting primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, often with challenging behaviour
* Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver strategies that help children self-regulate and engage with learning
* Using behaviour de-escalation techniques, visual aids, and sensory tools to create a calm and inclusive learning environment
* Providing emotional support and acting as a positive role model, helping pupils to build trust and consistency
* Supporting students during transitions, breaktimes, and high-anxiety moments throughout the day
What We're Looking For In a SEMH Teaching Assistant
* Essential: Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour (in schools, youth work, PRUs, or similar settings)
* A calm, nurturing personality with strong behaviour management strategies
* A deep understanding of trauma-informed practice or restorative approaches (Team Teach or MAPA training is a bonus!)
* The ability to build trust quickly and maintain professional boundaries
* A true passion for making school a safe, consistent, and positive place for every child
Why This SEMH Teaching Assistant Role in Slough?
* Work in a welcoming, inclusive primary school in Slough that's committed to improving outcomes for all students
* Join a tight-knit team with excellent pastoral and SEN support in place
* Monday to Friday, full-time hours for long-term consistency
* A chance to positively transform the lives of children struggling with behaviour due to underlying emotional needs
What We Offer You
* Competitive weekly pay via PAYE - no hidden umbrella company fees
* FREE access to over 400 CPD-accredited training courses to support your career
* A specialist consultant supporting you through the entire process
* Opportunities for trial days to make sure the role is a great fit
Take the next step in your career and become the SEMH Teaching Assistant that makes a lasting difference in Slough!
Apply now with your CV to be considered for this vital role in a Slough primary school.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.
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