Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a supportive primary school in Havering, London. The role is full-time from January 2026 until July 2026, offering excellent education and training opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, enthusiasm, and strong behaviour management skills while supporting students in KS1 & KS2. Competitive daily pay is offered, alongside staff amenities.

Benefits

Close to station

Parking available

Excellent education and training

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or graduate status is welcomed.
• Empathy, enthusiasm and a very positive outlook are essential.
• Excellent behavior management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH needs.
• Organize teaching and learning resources.
• Support students in KS1 & KS2 to improve academic performance.

Skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Behavior management

Working with KS1 & KS2

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant or graduate status

Job description

Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant - Havering, London

Are you an understanding and resilient person that is looking to work with children with SEMH in a highly regarded primary school in Havering, London?

Do you have previous experience working with challenging behaviour/ mental health?

Are you someone that enjoys working with individuals with additional needs?

If yes, then Academics have the SEN Teaching Assistant role for you!

Job Details

Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant
Havering, London
January or February 2026 start
Full Time Contract (Monday-Friday 8:30-4pm)
Long term contract until July 2026
Permanent from September 2026
90 - 115 per day
Close to station
Parking Available
Excellent education and training available

About the School

A supportive and highly regarded primary school in Havering, London are seeking a passionate and understanding Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible to work closely with children in the school with SEMH. This is a full time role until July 2026 with the view of a permanent contract being offered before September 2026 for the right candidate.

Located in the heart of Havering London, this primary school has fantastic facilities and resources available to both staff and students. You will have access to a number of bus routes and is local to two stations, which are serviced by the District & Elizabeth line. There is also a staff car park for those who drive. This primary school provides a fun and secure learning environment for students and staff work closely together to ensure learning is fun and adapted to all needs.

This role is very rewarding as it is challenging. For this role, we welcome experienced Teaching Assistants as well as graduates who have empathy, enthusiasm and a very positive outlook.

Responsibilities

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role involves working closely with students in KS1 & KS2 that have social, emotional and mental health needs. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be required to offer 1:1 support and meet the students educational and individual needs. The ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management and have the ability to work well with children in KS1 & KS2.

You will be directly supporting students as well as helping to organise the teaching and learning resources available to students. You will be working across the school or preferred Key Stage supporting a range of SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Your focus will be on raising attainment and helping to improve students' academic performance as well as personal growth.

Qualifications

Experience as a Teaching Assistant or graduate status is welcomed. Empathy, enthusiasm and a very positive outlook are essential. Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to work well with children in KS1 & KS2 are required.

Contact

Please contact Yasmin on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) or click 'APPLY' now!