SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH Provision
Location: Central Exeter
Start Date: Immediate / After May Half-Term
Pay Rate: £90 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you have the patience, empathy and commitment to help young people thrive both in and out of the classroom?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and inclusive specialist school in Central Exeter, catering to pupils with SEMH needs. The school provides a structured and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, self-regulation, and a love for learning. They are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional challenges
Be calm, patient, and able to build strong relationships
Have a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to different needs
Be committed to creating a positive and safe learning environment
Hold Team Teach or similar behaviour training (advantageous but not essential)

Please note: All applicants will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references in line with our safeguarding policies.

In return, you will receive:

A dedicated consultant to support you through your journey
Access to flexible roles in SEN and SEMH settings
FREE CPD including Team Teach, Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness
Weekly pay with competitive rates
A £100 referral bonus when you recommend another education professional*

If you’re ready to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life, we’d love to hear from you.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.