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About the Role
Horizon Teachers is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary SEN unit in the borough of Merton. The school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children who need additional emotional and behavioural support to achieve their potential. You’ll work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide targeted 1:1 and small group interventions, helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and positive learning habits.
Class sizes are small, with strong adult support and a nurturing atmosphere that promotes progress both academically and personally.
Experience in an SEN or SEMH setting is beneficial, but above all, the school values patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support every child’s development.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
• A calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEMH or additional needs
Why Horizon Teachers?
• Top Pay Rates – Up to £575 per week or £17.69 per hour
• Excellent Reputation – 4.8-star Google rating from happy candidates and schools
• Free Safeguarding Training – Online and easy to complete
• Fair Pay from Day One – We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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