SEMH-Savvy Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach-Now; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now in Camden, United Kingdom, is seeking a resilient SEN Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience to support primary-aged pupils. You will help pupils develop social, emotional and mental health skills while building secure relationships with teachers and staff.

This role emphasizes safeguarding, boundary setting and a calm, empathetic approach. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, tailoring support to individual behavioural and learning plans and helping pupils re-engage with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, emotionally resilient approach and professional boundaries.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build consistent, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged in learning.
• Support individual behaviour and learning plans.
• Reinforce consistent boundaries and positive behaviour.
• Identify triggers and share observations with teaching/SEN staff.
• Support pupils academically while considering emotional barriers to learning.

Skills

SEMH experience

Relationship-building

Strong communication

Calm and emotionally resilient

Job description

Teach Now in Camden, United Kingdom, is seeking a resilient SEN Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience to support primary-aged pupils. You will help pupils develop social, emotional and mental health skills while building secure relationships with teachers and staff.

This role emphasizes safeguarding, boundary setting and a calm, empathetic approach. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, tailoring support to individual behavioural and learning plans and helping pupils re-engage with learning.