SEMH Secondary Teaching Assistant – Calm, Supportive

Humly London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Humly London is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a secondary school located in Tulse Hill, South London. This role requires a calm, patient and proactive approach.

You will de-escalate conflicts, help students regulate emotions, and refocus on classwork using practical strategies. You will collaborate closely with teachers and the SEND team to deliver consistent, supportive learning experiences Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour calmly and sensitively.
• An understanding of how emotional dysregulation can affect learning.
• The ability to adapt activities and communicate instructions clearly.
• Reliability and availability to commit to ongoing work Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to manage their emotions and engage positively with learning.
• Use effective de-escalation strategies and clear, consistent boundaries.
• Adapt learning on the spot using whiteboards, sentence starters, mind maps and other practical strategies.
• Repeat, simplify and break down classroom instructions so pupils understand what they need to do.
• Work closely with teachers and the SEND team to provide consistent support.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation understanding

Adaptability

Clear instructions

Reliability

Job description

Humly London is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a secondary school located in Tulse Hill, South London. This role requires a calm, patient and proactive approach.

You will de-escalate conflicts, help students regulate emotions, and refocus on classwork using practical strategies. You will collaborate closely with teachers and the SEND team to deliver consistent, supportive learning experiences Monday to Friday.