SEMH Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant 

Secondary School | Full-Time | September 2026 Start

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN school from September 2026 on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with additional needs, ideally including Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and develop both academically and personally.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN team to provide targeted support to pupils across the secondary age range. You may work on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within the classroom, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
Supporting students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs
Helping pupils to access the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning
Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and positive behaviour
Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to implement individual support strategies
Encouraging independence and positive engagement with learning
Supporting students both academically and pastorally

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils
Has strong SEN experience, particularly with Autism, ADHD and/or SEMH
Is calm, patient and consistent in their approach
Can build positive relationships with challenging or vulnerable young people
Is confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Has a genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
Works well as part of a wider school and pastoral team
Full-time | September 2026 start | Secondary SEN experience essential

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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