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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 115 - 125 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Raynes Park, Greater London
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
SEMH TEACHING ASSISTANT
MERTON
DAILY RATE FROM £115-£125 PER DAY
FULL TIME TERM TIME
39 WEEKS PER YEAR AND 35 HOURS A WEEK
ASAP START/ INTERVIEWING NOW
An inspiring SEN school dedicated to supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism from 5-11 years of age is seeking a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This full-time, long-term role offers the potential for a permanent position following a successful term or two.
About the School
All pupils have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) and have faced significant barriers to learning in mainstream education. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment that empowers pupils and fosters a strong commitment to raising standards and promoting a positive school culture.
Joining this dedicated and successful team, you will play a pivotal role in positively impacting some of the most vulnerable young people through the school’s trauma-informed approach.
Key Responsibilities
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support pupils—individually or in small groups—in their learning and development
* Engage and de-escalate any forms of dysregulation throughout the school day
* Act as a mentor and 1:1 emotional support system
* Be a dependable presence, ensuring students feel valued
* Adapt flexibly to the flow of the day, maintaining professionalism even when plans change
* Supervise external/internal examinations
* Ensure safety and security, assisting with off-site activities and pupil supervision
* Follow safeguarding policies, reporting concerns immediately according to school procedure
The Senior Leadership Team is looking for someone who:
✔ Has prior experience working with SEMH and ASD pupils (highly desirable)
✔ Can think on their feet and stay calm under pressure
✔ Has a proactive, can-do attitude and isn’t afraid to get ‘stuck in’
✔ Approaches challenges with humour and resilience—no two days are the same!
✔ Is caring, empathetic, and committed to making a difference
Benefits of Joining the Team
* A wonderfully supportive family of teaching, support, therapy and admin staff
* No more than 10 students in a class
* Young people who want to be in school and enjoy their time with us
* Supportive parents
* A huge building, redesigned and fully renovated to our specific requirements
* New, bespoke SEN facilities and resources
* On-site parking and secure cycle storage
* On-site gym (after school hours)
* A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
* An extensive staff wellbeing programme
* A train station 5 minutes’ walk away
* Weekly CPD
* Career progression
You will need a DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to undergo a new check), have the right to work in the UK (not able to sponsor), minimum grade C GCSE Maths and English and a genuine desire to help pupils with Autism and Social Emotional Mental Health Needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to work with pupils who struggle in mainstream education. If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and want to gain valuable experience in education, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today!
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreedBefore You Apply
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