Full-Time SEMH Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in Lewisham. The ideal candidate should have experience in similar roles and exhibit a calm, patient demeanor. This full-time position offers opportunities to make a significant difference in students' lives and comes with access to training and professional development. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Personalized support from a consultant

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain consistency.
• Calm demeanor with a patient and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Use de-escalation strategies.
• Create a structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents.

Skills

Experience working with SEMH needs

Calm, resilient approach

Great communication skills

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH Specialist

Location: Lewisham
Availability: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate

Do you thrive on making a difference for pupils who need a bit of extra support? We’re looking for a calm, confident, and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to work with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The role

You’ll be a steady presence in the classroom, helping pupils regulate emotions, build trust, and access learning. Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you’ll be part of a team that celebrates every small step of progress.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Using de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour approaches
• Helping create a safe, structured space where pupils can learn and grow
• Working with therapists, teachers, and parents to keep support consistent

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with SEMH needs (school, PRU, or youth work background welcome)
• A calm, resilient approach and great communication skills
• Someone who can build relationships and bring patience, positivity, and consistency

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella company deductions)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy (including behaviour and SEN training)
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant who gets to know you
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Referral rewards when you recommend friends

If you’re Thrive trained, brilliant! If not, we’ll help you access free Thrive training so you can boost your skills and appeal to schools even more.

Apply today and take the next step in a role where your impact is felt every single day.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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