SEMH Teaching Assistant – Egham | Immediate Start

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Egham on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

This is an incredibly rewarding position for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive within a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment.

About the School

This small specialist SEMH provision supports approximately 15–20 students, creating a close-knit and highly supportive setting.

With only two classrooms, the school is able to provide tailored support for students with a range of additional needs, including:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
• Autism
• ADHD
• PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)

The Role

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• One day per week until 5:00pm for curriculum planning and staff meetings
• Supporting students both academically and emotionally
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils who may present challenging behaviours
• Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support and guidance

Requirements

• Previous SEN or SEMH experience is essential
• Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, PDA, or behavioural needs is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Calm, resilient, and compassionate approach
• Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries

Staff Wellbeing & Benefits

The school places a strong focus on staff wellbeing and mental health, offering:

• Free confidential counselling support line for all staff
• Access to premium wellbeing and mental health apps funded by the school
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff culture

If you are an experienced SEMH or SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding opportunity within a supportive specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for an immediate start.

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