Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus is recruiting a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) to join a Peckham primary school from January 2027. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, work with staff including the SENCO, and help create a calm, inclusive classroom where pupils feel valued and capable of learning.

The role requires patience, resilience and the ability to implement effective behaviour strategies in a supportive environment. This is a full-time position in a community-focused school with a warm ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or similar behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service is required.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies and support emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and resilience.
• Support pupils in accessing classroom learning through differentiated activities.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and support team on individual plans and strategies.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing, behaviour and progress and adapt support as needed.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate with Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Start Date: January 2027

Location: Peckham

Contract: Full-time only

Salary: £108 - £130 a day

About the role and school

Teach Plus are currently recruiting for a compassionate, resilient and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) to join a welcoming primary school in Peckham, Southwark, starting January 2027. This full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position will involve supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships and manage their emotions within the classroom environment. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to provide tailored support, promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils feel safe, valued and confident in their learning.

The school is a welcoming, community-focused primary school in Peckham with a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to inclusion, respect and personal development. Serving a diverse local community, the school places great importance on nurturing positive relationships, promoting emotional wellbeing and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum alongside a caring learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and resilience. Staff work collaboratively to support children's individual needs and maintain a positive and inclusive school culture.

This SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) opportunity would particularly suit an individual with previous experience supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural needs, either within a mainstream primary school, specialist provision or alternative education setting. The school is looking for a patient, confident and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant who can build trusting relationships, remain calm in challenging situations and implement effective behaviour support strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about SEN education and making a meaningful difference to the lives of children who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies and support pupils with emotional regulation
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, resilience and positive social interactions
• Support pupils in accessing classroom learning through differentiated activities and personalised interventions
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• Monitor pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and progress, adapting support to meet their individual needs

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) or in a similar role supporting pupils with additional behavioural, social or emotional needs
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK