SEMH Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 30 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30am - 3.30pm (1hour unpaid break for lunch)
Salary information: Scale 3, £25,584 - £25,989 (FTE) per annum (dependent upon experience)
Further salary information: Please note that this amount is the full-time equivalent and will be pro-rated according to the hours and weeks worked.
Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to succeed both emotionally and academically?

Do you believe that strong relationships, consistency and a nurturing approach can change children’s lives?

Keep Hatch Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and compassionate SEMH Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our brand-new Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) and play a vital role in supporting pupils with SEMH needs within a caring, inclusive school community.

The Role
As an SEMH Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning for a small group of pupils with SEMH needs within the Specialist Resource Provision.
• Provide emotional, behavioural and academic support, helping pupils to regulate, engage and make progress.
• Support the delivery of a personalised, nurturing curriculum.
• Help create a safe, calm and predictable environment through consistent routines and relational practice.
• Support pupils during learning activities, social times and transitions throughout the school day.
• Contribute to assessment, observation and monitoring of pupils’ progress and wellbeing.
• Work positively with families, staff and external professionals to support pupils effectively.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and model the school’s values at all time.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with SEMH, SEND or additional needs.
• Demonstrates a nurturing, patient and calm approach, even in challenging situations.
• Understands the importance of relationships in supporting behaviour and learning.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teachers and leaders.
• Communicates well with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Is committed to supporting inclusion and helping every child achieve their potential.

Whether you are an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant or someone with a strong interest in supporting children with additional needs, we would welcome your application.

If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to supporting children with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – our friendly team would be happy to show you around.
To make an appointment to visit the school, please contact Mrs Katie Medhurst on 0118 978 4859 or via email at kmedhurst@keephatch.wokingham.sch.uk. 

Closing date: Monday 27th April at Noon