SEMH LSA
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NN3 3LG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SEMH Teaching Assistant – Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Long-term, with potential for permanent employment
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Are you a
calm, resilient and caring Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to young people's lives?
Do you have experience supporting students with
SEMH, Autism, challenging behaviour or additional needs?
TeacherActive are proud to be working with a
college in Northampton that is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.
This is an exciting
long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right person, giving you the chance to build meaningful relationships with students and become an important part of their educational journey.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support young people who may face barriers to learning due to social, emotional and mental health needs, Autism or behavioural challenges.
You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team to help students engage with education, build confidence and develop the skills they need to progress.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students
Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
Supporting students with SEMH, Autism and challenging behaviour
Helping students manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies
Encouraging students to engage with learning and college life
Supporting positive behaviour and promoting independence
Working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individual support strategies
Encouraging personal development, confidence and resilience
Helping students recognise and celebrate their progress
We're Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have:
At least
6 months' experience working with young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs
Experience within a
college, SEND, Alternative Provision, PRU or similar setting is desirable
A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
The ability to remain calm and consistent when dealing with challenging situations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their potential
The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is
reliable, approachable and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.
Why Join This College?
£14.25 per hour
Long-term opportunity with
potential to become permanent
Supportive and dedicated staff team
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students
Excellent opportunity to develop your experience within an education setting
Ongoing support from your dedicated TeacherActive consultant
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can
make a genuine difference to young people's lives, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
We are keen to speak with suitable candidates
as soon as possible, so don't miss out.
Click APPLY NOW and a member of the TeacherActive team will be in touch to discuss the role.
Contact Sasha
at TeacherActive Birmingham on 0121 200 3224 for more information.
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 suitable professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment and ensuring candidates are supported throughout their journey with TeacherActive.
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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