SEMH Teaching Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-SEMH-1507_1784099874
Closing date August 14, 2026
Location Darlington, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Stockton-on-Tees Long-Term Supply | September Start | Full-Time

£95-£110 p/day

Veritas Education are recruiting on behalf of an all-through specialist school in Stockton-on-Tees for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage in learning, regulate emotions and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with learners
  • Support behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
  • Work closely with teachers and wider pastoral teams
  • Full-time, long-term opportunity from September

    • The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, care or support backgrounds
  • Resilient, patient and confident managing challenging behaviour
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Committed to making a positive difference to young people's lives

    • Essential Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one - support available)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Relevant references covering recent employment

    • If you're passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today or contact Ed Hyland at Veritas Education for further information.

    ehyland@veritas-education.com

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Apply now