SEMH Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Ribbons & Reeves Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Alternative Education

Location: Cambridge
Contract: ASAP – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)

Are you an emotionally intelligent, flexible, and calm individual seeking a role supporting vulnerable children as a SEMH Teaching Assistant?

A rapidly expanding Alternative Education Provision in Cambridge is seeking a graduate to join their team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, working with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 4 students, helping them to engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Key responsibilities:

  • Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
  • Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues
  • Assisting teachers across a range of subjects and activities
  • Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal growth

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a real difference to vulnerable secondary students while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - We're looking for:

  • A graduate with a degree from a UK University
  • Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid)
  • Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability
  • Commitment from ASAP until July 2026

School Details:
This Alternative Provision is located just two minutes from the heart of Cambridge, close to the high street filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants. The school provides exceptional facilities including individual iPads for every student.

Apply today to join this fantastic provision as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Cambridge.

Ribbons & Reeves are Cambridge's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, in Cambridge. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.

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