Teaching Assistant – SEMH Specialist School

About the role

Join a brand‑new specialist SEMH school in Esher as a Teaching Assistant. You will help shape a therapeutic learning environment from day one, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to thrive academically and personally.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and engagement.
• Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour‑support strategies and promote independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral and therapeutic teams to create a safe, inclusive classroom.
• Contribute to consistent routines, high expectations and small‑class personalised support.

Required profile

• Experience working with children or young people, in education, care or youth‑work settings (desirable but not essential).
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and a calm, positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.

Required skills

• Patience and empathy.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

• Salary between £25,000 and £26,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to join a brand‑new provision at an exciting development stage.
• Supportive, collaborative staff team with ongoing training and professional development.
• Chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s futures.