Teaching Assistant – (SEMH)

Hemel Hempstead

Full or part time

ASAP or September 2022 start

The School:

Supply desk is pleased to be working with a good rated school in the Hemel Hempstead area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The school is looking for support with its students, and is looking for an excellent support member of staff who has experience/qualifications with SEMH students.

The role will require the following responsibilities

Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities
Develop a holistic approach to meeting Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and enabling learners to make good progress by working with teachers, other support staff, families and external agencies.
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care and Therapy Care programmes for a designated group/form.
Establish therapeutic relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs.
The ideal candidate will have /be;

Previous experience with SEN or a want to work with children with SEN
Good knowledge of SEN and passion to develop
Able to manage challenging behaviour
Able to commit to working fixed days – full or part time.
Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
Have relevant training to support students with learning difficulties
If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity, then please give us a call on or email your up to date CV to

Supply Desk is working in partnership with several Local Authorities and represent a host of opportunities in the boroughs of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development, we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards