Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Location: New Forrest Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour Days: Minimum 2 days per week preferred Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience working in a childcare or educational setting? Whether you've studied A-Levels related to child development, psychology, health and social care, or you're looking to begin a rewarding new career path – we’d love to hear from you! We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team at a supportive and dynamic SEMH school. This role involves working closely with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them thrive both academically and emotionally in a nurturing environment. What they're looking for: A caring and resilient individual with a genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs Previous experience in a childcare or education setting A commitment to working a minimum of 2 days per week Qualifications or experience related to SEN or mental health are beneficial A positive attitude and strong communication skills This could be ideal for you if: You’ve studied relevant A-Levels such as Psychology, Sociology, Health & Social Care, or similar You're exploring a new and fulfilling career in education or SEN support You want to gain hands-on experience in a meaningful and impactful role They offer: Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour A supportive team environment and on-the-job training Opportunities to grow and develop your career in education If you’re ready to make a difference and build strong, positive relationships with young people who need it most – apply today! 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.