SEMH Teaching Assistant

South Shields, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 11, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: South Shields, England
Posted: June 11, 2026
Category: Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

Role Description

We are working with a specialist setting in South Shields to recruit a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The setting focuses on structure, trust and emotional safety, helping pupils re-engage with learning at their own pace.


Staff work as a close-knit team, with strong leadership and realistic expectations.

South Shields | On-site parking available
£90 – £110 per day | PAYE

About the role


  • Supporting pupils with SEMH needs


  • Providing emotional and behavioural support


  • Working 1:1 and in small groups


  • Supporting engagement with learning


  • Reinforcing routines and positive behaviour


  • About the setting


  • Specialist SEMH provision


  • Small group teaching


  • Trauma-informed approach

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