SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
📍 Reading & Wokingham, Berkshire
📅 Start Date: September 2026
💰 Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience)
📋 Long-Term Opportunity | Full-Time
SEMH Teaching Assistant Required We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a Year 10 pupil on a 1:1 basis across two specialist education settings in Reading and Wokingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide consistent 1:1 support to a Year 10 student, helping them to engage positively with learning, manage their emotions, and achieve their educational goals.
The successful candidate will work:

• Thursday and Friday in a specialist SEMH School in Reading
• Monday to Wednesday in a school based in Wokingham
• Supporting the same pupil across both settings
• Building positive relationships and promoting emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in education
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, SEND, behavioural challenges, or additional learning needs
• Is calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations
• Can build strong and trusting relationships with young people
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential
• Backgrounds in education, youth work, coaching, care, mental health support or support work are highly desirable

What We Offer

• Long-term position starting in September
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person’s educational journey
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
• Competitive rates of pay
• Valuable experience within specialist and mainstream educational settings

Apply Now If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding long-term role across Reading and Wokingham, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for further information.
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Reading & Wokingham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-Term, Full-Time
Key Stage: KS4 (Year 10)