Location: Aylesbury
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £90–£115 per day
Providing emotional support is vital to enhancing learning outcomes.
Consistency fosters trust and positive relationships.
Role Overview
As a SEMH Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have social, emotional, and mental health needs, delivering structured and targeted support to help them thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver tailored SEMH support to individual pupils
Work one-to-one with pupils to support emotional regulation
Implement effective support strategies and interventions
Build trusting and supportive relationships with pupils
Collaborate with teaching staff to support behaviour management plans
Classroom Environment
Maintain a calm and consistent atmosphere
Focus on relationship-building
Provide structured and clear support
Set and uphold clear expectations
Skills and Experience
Experience working with SEMH or behavioural needs
Resilience, patience, and empathy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust and rapport with young people
Indicators of Success
Pupils demonstrate improved emotional regulation
Positive changes in behaviour
Increased pupil engagement in learning
Enhanced confidence and self-esteem
Previous experience in SEMH or similar roles is highly desirable.
What Supply Desk Can Offer You
Competitive rates of pay
Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme
Out-of-hours on-call support service
Short-term day-to-day and long-term assignments
Please contact The Team on for further information and to apply below.
Supply Desk offers a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ bonus for anyone who introduces a teacher or teaching assistant. Please 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 check, which must be maintained throughout employment, and meet Safer Recruitment standards
Salary description
£90.00 - £120.00 per day