Teaching assistant (SEMH)

Empowering learning are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH school in Oxfordshire for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated and supportive team on a supply/flexible working basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing environment supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Classes are intentionally small, with typically 3-5 pupils per class, allowing staff to provide focused support and build strong, positive relationships with students.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally throughout the school day.

You will:

Support students on a 1:1 basis and within small classes of 3-5 pupils
Help create a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage trust, engagement, and progress
Support students with emotional regulation an...