SEMH Teaching Assistant – Support Children’s Emotional Well‑Being

About the role

Join a welcoming school in St. Albans as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils with anxiety, behavioural challenges, low confidence and trauma‑related needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social interaction throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and parents to develop tailored support plans.
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages resilience and independence.

Required profile

• Patient, empathetic and resilient with a genuine passion for helping young people.
• Strong communicator who can build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Calm and confident when managing challenging situations.
• Committed to professional development within the education sector.

Required skills

What we offer

• Excellent transport links and a supportive staff team.
• Strong leadership, pastoral support and clear career progression.
• Ongoing training, CPD opportunities and a focus on staff wellbeing.