SEMH Teaching Assistant, Brighton

About the Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with pupils aged 14-16 who experience social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You'll provide essential support both in and outside the classroom, helping to create a calm, positive, and structured learning environment. The SEMH Teaching Assistant will play a key part in guiding students to reach their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a full-time position, five days per week, offering the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need consistency, patience, and encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible learning.
• Use proactive and restorative behaviour management strategies to promote a safe, positive learning environment.
• Provide targeted one-to-one or small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Encourage positive relationships, self-regulation, and emotional growth.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff, therapists, and parents.
• Contribute to the inclusive and supportive ethos of the school.

The Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant Will Have

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or similar role.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A caring, calm, and resilient personality with a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A relevant qualification in education or special needs support (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work as part of a skilled and supportive multi-academy trust.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A positive, inclusive environment where staff are valued and supported.
• The chance to make a lasting difference every single day.

If you're a motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant with the confidence and compassion to support pupils with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings - feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).