SEMH Support Assistant Location: Aylesbury Start Date: ASAP 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