SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH School

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Pay: £95.10 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–3:15pm
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you resilient, patient and passionate about supporting young people?

Masterclass Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in the Basingstoke area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and young people who may have experienced trauma and face emotional, social and behavioural challenges.

The school is looking for someone with a calm, consistent approach, a strong personality and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who need additional support with their education and emotional wellbeing.

The Role

You will be supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them access their education while providing the structure, guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.

The setting can involve very challenging behaviour, so this role would suit someone who is resilient, adaptable and confident managing difficult situations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Supporting children with trauma backgrounds and emotional regulation difficulties.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Following behaviour management strategies and school policies.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Working alongside teachers and other staff to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• A resilient personality and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience within SEMH, trauma-informed care, residential care or youth work would be beneficial.
• Confidence managing difficult situations and supporting de-escalation.
• A patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Previous experience in an SEN or SEMH school is beneficial, but candidates from care, support work and youth work backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Masterclass Education?

• Competitive daily rate of £95.10.
• Consistent Monday–Friday working hours.
• Full-time opportunity.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

Apply Today!

If you’re resilient, passionate and confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour and trauma-related needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Masterclass Education today to find out more about this opportunity in Basingstoke.