SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant

CLARUS EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Bexley is seeking a dedicated SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs across EYFS to Year 6. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one support, implementing behaviour management strategies, and fostering positive relationships with students. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children with SEMH, strong behaviour management skills, and a collaborative approach. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Well-resourced setting

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and inclusive education.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Support learning and emotional regulation across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Implement behaviour support plans and contribute to a calm, predictable learning environment.
• Work as part of a specialist team within the resource provision.
• Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Experience with SEMH and behavioural needs

Strong behaviour management skills

Calm and patient approach

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Effective communication with staff and families

Job description

SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Bexley. This is a permanent, full‑time role within a small specialist resource provision, supporting pupils from EYFS to Year 6 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Salary starts from £25,354+ per annum, depending on experience.

As an SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, regulate their emotions, and develop positive behaviours. You will work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and external professionals to provide consistent, nurturing, and structured support tailored to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

• Support learning and emotional regulation across EYFS, KS1, and KS2

• Implement behaviour support plans and contribute to a calm, predictable learning environment

• Work as part of a specialist team within the resource provision

• Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships with pupils

In this role as an SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• Proven experience working with children with SEMH and behavioural needs

• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach

• An understanding of trauma‑informed practice and inclusive education

• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and families

The successful SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant will benefit from:

• A stable, permanent role in a supportive and well‑resourced setting

• Ongoing CPD and opportunities to develop specialist SEMH expertise

• A committed leadership team that values staff wellbeing and professional growth

If you are an experienced SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in a specialist primary provision, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a school where every child is supported to thrive.

To apply for this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role. As a SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.

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