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SEMH Teaching Assistant - Chesterfield

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:Not specified
Hours:Part-time
Location:S41
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:11 Aug 2026
Closing date:10 Sept 2026
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Summary

SEMH TA / Social Emotional Mental Health Teaching Assistant

We are currently working with the excellent SEMH schools across Chesterfield to find teaching assistants to join them on day to day supply or long term roles starting from September 2026.

No two SEMH schools are the same and we need great staff who can work across all our SEMH schools and have extensive experience working with children with a variation of Social Emotional Mental Health needs.

In order to be a successful SENM TA you must:

• Have previous relevant experience working with children with SEMH.

• Be kind, patient and understanding.

• Have great communication skills.

• Have compassion and Empathy.

• Be a naturally caring person.

Working with children with SEMH is an extremely rewarding role, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible 

As one of the UKs largest education agencies, we also offer in-house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

· A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

· Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

· CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

· Market leading rates of pay

· TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: abi.hart@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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