SEMH Teaching Assistant New

Yeovil | 8.30am - 4.30pm | September 2025 Start | Full Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?

A highly rewarding opportunity awaits for a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing secondary setting in Yeovil, supporting pupils aged 11 to 14 who require personalised and therapeutic approaches to education.

This is a full-time, term-time role starting in September 2025.

You'll be part of a dedicated team that puts student wellbeing and positive relationships at the heart of learning. The school provides specialist education for pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs, often linked with additional diagnoses such as autism and ADHD.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH and additional learning needs

• Helping manage emotional regulation and de-escalate challenging behaviour

• Assisting teachers in delivering tailored, trauma-informed lessons

• Supporting students in developing resilience, independence, and social skills

• Promoting inclusion and encouraging consistent engagement with learning

This specialist provision is renowned locally for its high staff-to-student ratio, strong behaviour support strategies, and inclusive culture. Staff are empowered to build meaningful relationships and are given the tools to make real, lasting change in the lives of vulnerable learners. The school values:

• A trauma-informed, person-centred approach

• Collaborative team spirit and continual professional development

• Structured support systems and strong leadership

• A warm, respectful working environment

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE Ongoing CPD including Team Teach, Safeguarding, and Autism Awareness

• Dedicated consultant support from application to placement

• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent contracts

• Full compliance assistance including enhanced DBS guidance

Apply today to begin your journey supporting young people who need your care, consistency, and compassion.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ