SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics

📍 Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom

Full-time educational-instruction-and-library Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant Thanet

Academics are seeking a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist setting in Thanet. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Why Academics?
We pride ourselves on our local, relationship-focused approach, ensuring each candidate is matched with the right school environment.

What you'll do as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils with SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
Support learning through one-to-one and small group work
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionalsWhat we're looking for in an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

Experience working with SEMH pupils desirable
Calm and resilient attitude
Strong behaviour mana...