SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Cheltenham

SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Cheltenham

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £100–£125 per day, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 38 weeks per year, plus INSET days

Class People are recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant (Learning Partner) to join a specialist school in Cheltenham, supporting children and young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference to pupils with additional learning needs.

Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff, you will help pupils develop their confidence, communication, independence and emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive educational environment.

The Role

As a SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs
Supporting children with autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and complex learning difficulties
Assisting teachers with the delivery of engaging, accessible learning activities
Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development
Helping pupils manage behaviour positively using agreed support strategies
Promoting independence, confidence and essential life skills
Providing personal care and physical support where required
Supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support professionals
Maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

A Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Learning Support or a relevant related subject
Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or support
What Class People can offer:
Competitive daily rates of £100–£125
Opportunities within specialist educational settings
Dedicated consultant support
A rewarding role supporting pupils with additional needs
The opportunity to develop your experience in specialist education
Weekly pay

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference to their education and development, we'd love to hear from you.