SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
| Area | Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £105 - £115 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | PG/SEMH/STA_1753769865 |
| Job Views | 18 |
- Description
SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant - St Albans
£110 per day | Full-time | Umbrella pay | DBS required
We're looking for a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a young secondary aged girl at a specialist provision in St Albans. The role starts September and involves one-to-one support across the school day.
About the school:
Specialist setting catering for secondary pupils with SEMH and associated needs
Strong pastoral approach, clear routines, and excellent multi-agency support
Staff are trained in trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation
The role:
Building trust and consistency with one pupil
Supporting emotional regulation and focus in lessons
Encouraging positive choices, social skills, and academic engagement
Liaising with therapists, parents and key workers
You'll need:
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, or similar needs
Boundaries, patience, and a calm, steady presence
A real belief in second chances and pupil potential
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
