SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join a specialist provision in Gloucester, supporting pupils aged 8–16 across three dedicated sites.

About the Role

You will be working within a nurturing and supportive environment designed to help students who experience anxiety around attending school. The provision is split across three sites:

Primary provision (ages 8–11)
Secondary provision (ages 11–16)
Girls’ provision
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping them to engage with learning and develop confidence in a safe and structured setting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
Help students regulate emotions and build positive relationships
Support the delivery of tailored learning activities
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals
Promote a calm, consistent, and supportive environment
Requirements

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
Full UK driving licence (essential) – you will be required to drive school vehicles to transport students between locations
No Level 3 qualification? The school is happy to support the right candidates in gaining this qualification.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work across multiple specialist settings
Ongoing training and professional development
Support towards achieving a Level 3 TA qualification
A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
Start Dates

Immediate starts available
September 2026 starts available
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website