SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant – Calm, Supportive Role

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

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.