SEMH Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference LM/SEMH/SIT_1789040488
Closing date October 10, 2026
Location Kent, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEMH Teaching Assistant - SEMH School near Sittingbourne

£110-£125 per day

September Start

Looking for your next challenging and rewarding role this September?

We're working with a specialist SEMH school (Secondary and 16+) near Sittingbourne that is urgently looking for a confident, resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant.

If you have experience working with challenging behaviour and want to make a genuine impact as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, this is a fantastic opportunity where no two days are the same.

What you'll be doing as a SEMH Teaching Assistant:

  • Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
  • Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
  • Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams
  • Helping students re-engage with education

    • What we need from you:

  • Experience with SEMH, PRU, youth work, or similar
  • Strong behaviour management skills
  • A calm, resilient, and proactive approach
  • Available from September

    • Why apply?

  • £110-£125 per day
  • Supportive and experienced team
  • Strong career progression opportunities

    • Spots are filling quickly - apply now or message me directly to be considered.

    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.'

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