Primary Sen Teaching Assistant

UCM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education in London is recruiting two Teaching Assistants to join an SEMH school in the London Borough of Hounslow, supporting younger children in a welcoming and supportive environment.

You will work alongside an experienced Teacher and a fellow TA in a small class, typically under 8 pupils, with responsibilities spanning social, emotional and behavioural support, classroom routines, and helping pupils build confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Patient, resilient and confident when working with SEMH children.
• Previous SEMH/behavioural or additional needs experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH needs
• Work with the class Teacher and another Teaching Assistant to provide consistent support
• Build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and routines
• Support children with their learning, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Help create a calm, safe and structured classroom environment
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Support the teacher with classroom activities, resources and general Teaching Assistant duties

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Confident communication

Job description

We are seeking 2 Teaching Assistants to join an SEMH school in the London Borough of Hounslow, supporting younger children in a welcoming and supportive school environment.

This is a long-term, full-time, term-time position, starting ASAP, working within a small classroom alongside an experienced Teacher and another Teaching Assistant. The class will have no more than 8 children, allowing you to provide focused and personalised support.

You will be:

• Supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Working closely with the class Teacher and another Teaching Assistant to provide consistent support
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and routines
• Supporting children with their learning, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Helping create a calm, safe and structured classroom environment
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting the teacher with classroom activities, resources and general Teaching Assistant duties

Candidates must be patient, resilient and confident when working with children with SEMH needs. Previous experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs is highly desirable. We are looking for individuals who can remain calm, consistent and positive while helping pupils make meaningful progress.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 4:00pm

Start: ASAP

Location: Hounslow Borough

Position: Long-term agency role, term-time only

Please note that candidates must be able to commit to 5 days per week. We cannot offer sponsorship or accommodate 20-hour working restrictions.

UCM Education specialises in placing teachers and support staff in schools and nurseries throughout the UK. Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment