SEMH Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching are working with a dedicated SEMH Provision based in the New Milton area that is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This specialist provision offers tailored education and care to young people who experience a range of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges that impact their ability to engage with mainstream education. The provision supports pupils who may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and other complex needs.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both the academic progress and pastoral development of pupils aged 11-16, focusing on building strong, trusting relationships, promoting emotional resilience, and creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
Your role will include assisting pupils in lessons, delivering 1:1 or small group interventions, supporting emotional regulation, modelling positive behaviours, and helping students re-engage with learning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
You will be expected to uphold the school's ethos and behaviour policies, work as part of a trauma-informed and nurturing team, and demonstrate flexibility, empathy, and consistency at all times.
Contract Details:
Location: New Milton, Hampshire
Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Type of work: Academic and pastoral support in SEMH provision
Contract start date: September 25'
Duration / Likely Duration: Temp to Perm
Contract type: Temp to Perm
Full time/part time: Full time
Minimum rate of pay: From £14.66 per hour
Hours: 8:30am 3:30pmExperience, Training and Qualifications:
GCSEs or equivalent
Minimum 1 year experience supporting children or young people, ideally in an SEMH, PRU, or similar alternative provision
Experience supporting social and emotional development, behaviour regulation, or mentoring (desirable)
Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding
Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (can be provided by Prospero)Eligibility:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional, child-related referencesProspero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed practice
In-house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support and opportunities for career progression in SEND and SEMH sectorsIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy