SEMH SEN TA

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the Wandsworth area, starting September. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and build confidence in a nurturing setting.

Ideal candidates are calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Driving licence and independent travel are essential due to rural location; full-time term-time role with competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, ASD, ADHD or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Confident in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and flexible attitude as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to travel independently due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students in accessing learning within the classroom and around the school.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Calm demeanor

Teamwork

Proactive and flexible

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - September Start - Wandsworth Area

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are seeking a resilient, empathetic, and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Wandsworth area this September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who may experience emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, trauma, behavioural challenges, and additional learning needs. You will play a vital role in helping students engage with education, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes in a nurturing and supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students in accessing learning within the classroom and around the school.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• The school is not accessible by public transport, so applicants must be able to travel independently.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, ASD, ADHD, or additional needs.
• A calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and flexible attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, support work, or a related field is desirable.

Important Information

• September Start
• Full-time, term-time position.
• Based in the Wandsworth area.
• Access to a car is essential due to the school's rural location.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated specialist team.
• Make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day.
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
• Enjoy a rewarding role where no two days are the same.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community