SEMH Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference ZL/008_1787230401
Closing date September 20, 2026
Location Surrey, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEMH Teaching Assistant - September Start - Guildford Area

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and reach their potential?

We're looking for a caring, resilient and emotionally intelligent SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Guildford area this September.

This is more than just a classroom support role. You'll work closely with young people who may experience anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioural challenges, ASD, ADHD and other additional needs, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

If you're someone who can stay calm when things get challenging, build genuine relationships and celebrate the small wins, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Every day will be different. You'll provide consistency, encouragement and support when pupils need it most.

Your role will include:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
  • Helping students access learning both in the classroom and throughout the school.
  • Building positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
  • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour strategies.
  • Helping students develop confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
  • Working closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff.
  • Monitoring and recording pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
  • Helping create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.

    • Who We're Looking For

    You don't necessarily need to have followed a traditional education career path. We're interested in people who genuinely want to make a difference.

    You could have experience in education, SEN, care, youth work, support work, residential settings or a similar environment.

    We're looking for someone who is:

  • Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent.
  • Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
  • Able to build strong, positive relationships with children and young people.
  • Resilient and able to remain composed in challenging situations.
  • A strong communicator and supportive team player.
  • Proactive, adaptable and willing to get involved.
  • Experienced with SEMH, SEN, ASD, ADHD or additional needs - desirable but not essential if you have relevant transferable experience.

    • Important: A Car Is Essential

    You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own car.

    The school is based in a rural location that is not accessible by public transport, so applicants must be able to travel to the school independently.

    The Details

  • Start: September
  • Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
  • Location: Guildford area
  • Hours: Full-time, term-time
  • Setting: Specialist SEMH school
  • Pay: Competitive, based on experience
  • Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential

    • Why Take This Opportunity?

    This is a chance to do work that genuinely matters.

    You'll join a supportive specialist team and gain valuable experience working with young people with complex emotional and additional needs.

    You'll also benefit from:

  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills and career within education and support.
  • A rewarding role where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a difference.

    • Sometimes, the biggest achievement of the day might be something as simple as a pupil walking into the classroom, trusting an adult, completing a piece of work or successfully managing a difficult moment.

    Those small wins matter.

    Apply Now

    If you're looking for a role where you can support, encourage and empower young people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply now for a September start in the Guildford area.

    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