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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 500 - 525 /
Job Type: Contract
Location: Brent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Kingsbury, North West London
£475–£500 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start date: October 2025/Immediate Start. Temp to Perm
A compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant is required to join a nurturing Pupil Referall Unit supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and other additional needs.
The setting provides a therapeutic and inclusive environment where every child is recognised and supported as an individual. Its tailored curriculum helps pupils to develop confidence, emotional literacy, and academic progress at a pace suited to their needs. Although this role will primarily support the primary age range, flexibility to work with Key Stage 3 pupils is essential to ensure consistent support and smooth transitions across the school.
What the Role Offers
Access to a multi-disciplinary team, including therapeutic and pastoral professionals
A holistic, child-centred approach that promotes resilience and self-regulation
Ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils across the Primary Unit, with flexibility to assist KS3 students where required
Support children in developing both learning and life skills through structured interventions
Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and social interaction in line with individual support plans
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure a consistent, trauma-informed approach
Contribute to creating a safe, trusting environment where every pupil feels valued and supported
Person Specification
Experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs (desirable but not essential)
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to working with young people
Commitment to promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and positive behaviour
Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm)
A genuine desire to help pupils overcome barriers and reach their potential
What we offer
As a SEN Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are a Special Needs Teaching Assistants who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)
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