Empower Young Minds with Compassionate Support A unique opportunity has arisen for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Salisbury this June. This full-time role offers the chance to work across both primary and secondary phases, supporting pupils aged 2 to 18 who face a range of barriers to learning. An Inclusive and Specialist Learning Environment This school provides a nurturing setting for pupils with special educational needs, including autism spectrum conditions and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. With an emphasis on personal development, therapeutic approaches and positive behaviour support, the school is known for helping pupils re-engage with education in a safe and inclusive environment. What You Will Be Doing As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be a key part of the support structure that enables students to develop confidence, resilience and independence. Working closely with teachers and support professionals, you will help students regulate their emotions, remain engaged in their learning, and build positive relationships. Your role will involve both classroom and one-to-one support, tailored to each pupil’s needs. A Fulfilling Career in Education The school prides itself on building strong relationships between staff and students. You will be joining a committed, experienced team who are passionate about making a difference. Whether assisting in group sessions or delivering targeted interventions, your impact will be deeply meaningful and long-lasting. Why Join Teaching Personnel Working with Teaching Personnel means being part of a supportive educational community. You will have access to expert guidance, professional development, and the flexibility to shape your career. We are committed to finding the right role for every educator and providing the tools they need to succeed in SEN and SEMH settings. If you are a patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic individual ready to start in June 2025, we welcome your application and look forward to helping you begin a rewarding new chapter in your education career. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.