SEMH Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£98-£110 per day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cheltenham, GL4 3HX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant Some young people need someone who sees beyond the behaviour.

Thrive Education is looking for a resilient, patient and emotionally intelligent Teaching Assistant to join an SEMH setting in Cheltenham, supporting young people who may have experienced significant barriers to learning and engagement.

This is a full-time position with an ASAP start, working within a specialist SEMH environment where relationships, consistency and trust are at the heart of everything.

The roleThis isn't simply about helping students complete their work.

You'll be working alongside experienced staff to help young people regulate, re-engage and believe in themselves, often on the days when school feels like the hardest place to be.

Your day could involve supporting learning in the classroom, helping a student manage challenging emotions, encouraging positive choices or simply being the consistent adult they know they can rely on.

You'll need to be comfortable working in an environment where no two days are necessarily the same and where progress isn't always measured by grades.

Sometimes, progress is getting through the door.

Sometimes, it's completing a lesson.

And sometimes, it's simply building enough trust for a young person to try again tomorrow.

We're looking for someone who is:Calm, patient and emotionally resilientAble to build genuine, positive relationships with young peopleConfident managing challenging or unpredictable situationsConsistent in their approach and able to maintain appropriate boundariesUnderstanding of the challenges faced by young people with SEMH needsA team player who is happy to work alongside teachers and specialist staffAdaptable and willing to go the extra mile for the young people they supportExperienced working with children or young people — SEMH experience is highly desirable but not essential

You don't necessarily need a specific qualification. For us, the right attitude, experience and approach are just as important.

What you'll get from Thrive EducationAt Thrive, we understand education because we have education experience ourselves. We're not simply matching CVs to vacancies, we take the time to understand the people we work with and the settings we're placing them into.

As a Thrive candidate, you'll benefit from:A dedicated consultant who actually knows youCompetitive rates of payRegular support throughout your placementAccess to a range of local education opportunitiesOpportunities for longer-term and permanent positionsA straightforward, honest approach to recruitment

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a role where your ability to connect with young people matters just as much as your experience, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an ASAP start, so don't wait to make your next move.

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