SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Hull, HU6

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £98 - £118 per day

Are you passionate about supporting KS3 and KS4 students with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Do you have the resilience, energy and empathy to thrive in a sports-focused SEMH setting?

Are you looking for a full-time permanent SEMH Teaching Assistant role where you can make a lasting difference from September 2026?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a new SEMH sports-focused provision in Hull, which opened in January 2026 and offers a fresh, engaging environment for young people who benefit from structured, active and therapeutic support. This setting is committed to building positive relationships, promoting emotional wellbeing and using sport as a powerful tool to develop confidence, resilience and self-regulation.

The provision is looking to appoint a full-time permanent SEMH Teaching Assistant from September 2026. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will be supporting KS3 and KS4 students with social, emotional and mental health needs, working closely with staff to promote positive behaviour, engagement in learning and participation in sport-led activities across the provision.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working with KS3 and KS4 students with SEMH needs

A strong understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

A proactive and patient approach within a fast-paced learning environment

Confidence supporting pupils both in the classroom and during sports-based activities

A resilient, adaptable and enthusiastic attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A full-time permanent opportunity within a new SEMH provision

The chance to be part of a sports-focused setting from an early stage of development

Support from an experienced leadership team

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: patrick.sheppard@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 01482 241444

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