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SEMH Teaching Assistant Dover
Academics are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Dover. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them to build confidence, emotional regulation, and positive learning habits within a nurturing environment.
Why Academics? We're proud to be a local education agency with a personal, relationship-focused approach. By visiting our schools and support staff in person, we ensure the perfect match between educators and school environments.
What you'll do as a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
Assist in delivering personalised, needs-led learning activities
Help promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive behaviour
Use de-escalation strategies and supportive interventions
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and familiesWhat we're looking for in a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Experience working with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour
Strong communication, empathy, and patience
Confident behaviour management and calm under pressure
A trauma-informed, nurturing, and proactive approach
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)Apply Today If you're a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to make a genuine impact in a caring Dover provision, we'd love to hear from you.
Academics are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Dover. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them to build confidence, emotional regulation, and positive learning habits within a nurturing environment.
Why Academics? We're proud to be a local education agency with a personal, relationship-focused approach. By visiting our schools and support staff in person, we ensure the perfect match between educators and school environments.
What you'll do as a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
Assist in delivering personalised, needs-led learning activities
Help promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive behaviour
Use de-escalation strategies and supportive interventions
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and familiesWhat we're looking for in a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Experience working with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour
Strong communication, empathy, and patience
Confident behaviour management and calm under pressure
A trauma-informed, nurturing, and proactive approach
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)Apply Today If you're a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to make a genuine impact in a caring Dover provision, we'd love to hear from you.