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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a minute ago
Salary: £ 110 - 125 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Waltham Forest, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Waltham Forest
Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start
Up to £125 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Waltham Forest, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN professionals to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve engagement and achieve positive outcomes.
The role would suit candidates with experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, mentoring or alternative provision settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH needs
Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement and wellbeing
Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEN staff
Support students both inside and outside the classroom
Promote positive behaviour, attendance and inclusionIdeal Candidate Will Have:
Experience supporting students with SEMH or behavioural needs
Confidence working in a secondary school environment
A calm, resilient and consistent approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies
Background in education, youth work, mentoring or support work (desirable)Location & Transport - Waltham Forest, East London
Accessible via Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line & Overground)
Close to Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line & Overground) and Leytonstone (Central Line)
Bus routes: 20, 34, 48, 55, 97, 123, 212, 275
Excellent transport links into Central and East LondonWhy Work with Long Term Futures
Weekly pay - up to £125 per day
Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
Free CPD including SEMH support, behaviour management and safeguarding
No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
Progression opportunities into Pastoral, Behaviour or Inclusion roles
Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists
If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs in a Waltham Forest secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.
SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support, SEMH, Secondary School, KS3, KS4, Waltham Forest
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