SEMH Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Southampton Primary School
Location: Southampton
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with the potential to become permanent)
Pay: £82 – £95 per day
Start Date: September 2025

Are you committed to supporting children with additional needs? Are you familiar with a holistic and nurturing curriculum especially adapted for those with trauma and SEMH needs?

A welcoming two-form entry primary school in Southampton is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs throughout KS1 and 2. The schools supports children with SEMH needs by following a specialist curriculum in which you would have training and support in to deliver key activities to those children who need some extra support.  

About the School:

This inclusive and nurturing primary school is deeply committed to supporting every child to thrive, particularly those with additional needs. With a high proportion of pupils with SEND and SEMH, the school places a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing and social development as the foundation for learning. Staff build meaningful relationships with pupils, understanding that connection and trust must come before academic progress. The school maintains high expectations for all children and supports this through  collaborative teaching, play-based learning, and thoughtful behaviour support, the school fosters resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

The Role:

• Provide group support for those children with SEMH needs
• Facilitate access to the curriculum through tailored communication strategies
• Encourage confidence, independence, and strong social connections
• Be willing to go the extra mile and support children at lunch and break times too
• Encourage all pupils to be curious, inclusive and supportive of similarities and differences
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent, effective support
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children in an educational or early year setting
• A desire to support children with trauma, mental health and other special educational needs
• An interest in working with a holistic and specialist curriculum
• A genuine willingness to learn and grow in this area
• Strong communication skills and a creative, caring, flexible approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Why Work with Supply Desk?

Supply Desk is a trusted education recruitment agency, working in partnership with schools across the UK. We’re here to help great educators find roles where they can truly make a difference.

• Competitive daily pay
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, experienced consultants
• Flexible working options
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150

If you're ready to play a key role in helping a child build strong foundations for learning and communication, we’d love to hear from you.

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must meet all Safer Recruitment requirements.
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