SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | SEMH Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Corby |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | £90 - £110 per day |
| Reference: | SEMHCORBY_1762935202 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Alex@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
SEMH Teaching AssistantsLocation: Corby, Northampton
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £90-£110 per day
About the Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll be supporting students aged 7-16 who have additional social, emotional, and mental health needs. You'll help create a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment, working closely with class teachers and other professionals to encourage positive behaviour and support academic and personal growth.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
* Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support strategies
* Encouraging student engagement and participation in learning
* Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and other support staff
About You
We're looking for individuals who are:
* Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning
* Patient, resilient, and empathetic
* Experienced in supporting children with SEMH or SEN needs (school or care settings welcome)
* Confident in managing challenging behaviour in a positive and supportive way
A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential - the right experience, attitude, and commitment are what matter most.
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?
* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Next Steps
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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