SEMH Teaching Assistant

Permanent

part-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference EH-1203-SEMH_1773315188

Closing date April 11, 2026

Location Darlington, United Kingdom

Type

Part-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time | May become long-term temporary

Pay: £90-£110 p/day (PAYE)

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start?

We are recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Stockton-on-Tees area. The provision works with secondary-aged pupils who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and barriers to learning. The team focuses on restorative practice, nurturing relationships, and helping pupils re-engage with education in a safe, structured environment.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis to help regulate behaviour and improve engagement.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and behaviour mentors to create a positive, consistent learning environment.
• Contribute to behaviour and emotional support plans.
• Promote resilience, emotional wellbeing, and positive choices.

This role would suit someone who:

• Has strong experience supporting young people with SEMH needs (youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care, or school experience beneficial).
• Is calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Can de-escalate behaviour and maintain a positive, supportive approach.
• Ideally holds Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE, or similar de-escalation/restraint training (preferred but not essential).
• Holds a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to apply for one).

Why This PRU?

• Supportive and skilled staff team with a strong ethos centred around respect and positive relationships.
• A chance to make a real impact with pupils who benefit from consistency and meaningful adult role models.
• Excellent ongoing support from senior leaders and behaviour specialists.

Apply now or contact Ed Hyland at 0113 403 2200 or ehyland@veritas-education.com for more details.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'