SEMH Teaching Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-SEMH-2110_1792565713
Closing date November 20, 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 | £95-£105 per day | ASAP Full-time & part-time opportunities

Some children don't need someone to simply sit beside them in class. They need someone who can build trust, stay calm and help them believe they can succeed.

Veritas Education is looking for caring, resilient and engaging SEMH Teaching Assistants to support primary-aged children within a specialist education setting in Stockton-on-Tees.

The school supports children from Year 1 to Year 6 who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) relating to social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Pupils may also have needs including autism, ADHD, attachment and sensory processing difficulties.

It's a nurturing specialist environment where small classes, clear boundaries and individualised interventions are used to help children manage their emotions, behaviour and learning. The school also accesses support from professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

What you'll be doing:

  • Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils
  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support
  • Helping children regulate their emotions and behaviour
  • Encouraging engagement with classroom learning
  • Supporting pupils through challenging moments calmly and positively
  • Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team

    • Who are we looking for?

    Previous SEMH or school experience would be fantastic, but we're also keen to hear from people with transferable experience in:

  • Children's residential care
  • Youth work or mentoring
  • SEND support
  • Behaviour support
  • Sports coaching
  • Care/support work
  • Mental health or community support

    • Above all, you'll need to be patient, resilient and relationship-led, with the confidence to provide consistent boundaries while recognising that behaviour is often a form of communication.

    What's on offer?

  • £95-£105 per day
  • ASAP starts
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Specialist primary SEMH setting
  • Opportunity to build valuable SEND/SEMH experience

    • If you're good at building relationships with children who need somebody in their corner, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today or contact Ed at Veritas Education for an informal conversation about current opportunities in Stockton-on-Tees.

    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