SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Worcester
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent)

Applications without UK-based experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs will not be considered.

Make a Real Difference – Support Pupils Who Need You Most

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in the Worcester area (name anonymised for confidentiality). The school provides a highly supportive, therapeutic and structured environment for pupils aged 5-16 who present with:

• Social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Trauma‑related barriers to learning
• Anxiety, low self‑esteem and attachment needs
• Challenging behaviours
• Additional learning needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties)

This is an incredibly rewarding role for a resilient, nurturing and patient individual who is passionate about helping children thrive both emotionally and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage
• Support challenging behaviours using de‑escalation and therapeutic approaches
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils regulate emotions and re‑engage with learning
• Implement behaviour plans and personalised support strategies
• Encourage routines, emotional regulation and positive communication
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral leads and external professionals
• Create an inclusive, safe and consistent classroom environment
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or trauma (essential)
• Background in education, youth work, residential care, mental health or SEN
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Calm, confident and empathetic approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly and support pupils through difficult moments
• Resilience and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Why Work With Monarch Education?

• Leading SEND staffing provider – Crown Commercial Service approved
• Free, specialist CPD via our Affinity Academy
• Free safeguarding training
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus (no limits!)
• Easy‑to‑use online portal for timesheets and payroll
• Long‑term roles with genuine potential to become permanent

Important Information:

• All pay rates quoted include rolled‑up holiday pay.
• Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All applicants must undergo:
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • 2 professional references
  • Right to work verification
• We can only accept applications from candidates currently living in the UK with full right to work.
• Due to high application volumes, we may be unable to respond to everyone. If you don’t hear back within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may contact you about future suitable opportunities.