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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Finchley, North London (N14)
Pay: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications) — paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Pupils attend from 9:30am to 2:30pm)
An established specialist provision in Finchley (N14), rated Good by Ofsted, is currently seeking an SEMH teaching assistant to join their team in September 2025. The setting supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, providing a therapeutic and structured environment that nurtures both academic and personal growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people who require additional support to thrive in education. The provision offers a supportive team environment and the chance to be part of a collaborative, pupil-focused setting.
Role Overview:
Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a one-to-one or small group basis
Helping students to engage in their learning and develop positive relationships
Working closely with teaching and therapeutic staff to create a safe, nurturing environment
Assisting with behaviour regulation strategies and emotional well-being
Ideal Candidates Will:
Have previous experience working with young people with SEMH or additional needs
Be resilient, empathetic, and adaptable
Be committed to supporting children’s emotional and academic development
Be comfortable working in a structured, behaviour-aware setting
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Pension contributions
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about the training programme please contact the SEN Team on (phone number removed)
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