About the role:
Justteachers is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Northampton. This full-time role begins September 2026 and runs until July 2027. You will support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them build confidence and resilience in their learning.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Support pupils in both classroom learning and structured activities
• Monitor and record student progress
Pre-requisites:
• Experience working with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Patient and empathetic approach
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Two recent professional references
PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 0116 303 2238
Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.
Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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