SEMH Support Assistant

JobsinED Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a SEMH Support Assistant to deliver targeted support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This pivotal role offers hands-on experience in an Ofsted Outstanding environment, with tailored professional development for aspiring educators and professionals. Ideal candidates are first-class graduates with a passion for inclusion and child welfare. Apply to make a transformative impact in students' lives and enhance your career in SEN, teaching, or psychology.

Benefits

Above-industry support staff package

Exceptional CPD opportunities

Collaborative staff culture

Qualifications

• A high-performing graduate with proven academic achievement.
• Visionary and impact-driven individual aiming for future roles in teaching, psychology, or SEN.
• Relentlessly empathetic and resourceful in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive SEMH interventions to individuals and groups.
• Champion emotional literacy and self-regulation through personalized support.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Social justice awareness

Education

First-class degree

Job description

SEMH Support Assistant – Shape Lives in a Flagship Inclusive School

Are you a high-performing graduate with a burning ambition to transform young lives? Step into this coveted SEMH Support Assistant position in Barking and Dagenham—where your dedication will make a tangible impact on students who need it most. If you strive to inspire, support, and ignite student potential, this is the sought-after role you’ve been waiting for.

In this SEMH Support Assistant post, you will be surrounded by educational innovators driving inclusive change in an Ofsted "Outstanding" environment. Immerse yourself in a culture that champions best practice, professional development, and unrivalled pastoral care. As a SEMH Support Assistant, you’ll gain rare, hands‑on experience with complex needs, all while being mentored by trailblazing SEN and educational leaders. Whether you aim to teach, pursue psychology, or become a specialist in Special Educational Needs, the opportunities for growth here are second-to-none.

Key Highlights

• SEMH Support Assistant: pivotal, student-centred graduate position
• Circa £30,000 pro‑rata – above-industry support staff package
• Prime Barking and Dagenham location, vibrant multi-cultural setting
• Ofsted Outstanding – exceptional teaching and learning standards
• CPD tailored for aspiring teachers, psychologists & SEN professionals
• Structured pathways into teaching, clinical, and specialist careers
• State‑of‑the‑art therapeutic and educational resources
• Purpose‑driven, values‑led team passionate about SEMH transformation

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver intensive SEMH interventions to individuals and groups—every day is meaningful
• Champion emotional literacy, resilience, and self-regulation through personalised support
• Collaborate closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external agencies
• Track, evaluate, and celebrate progress for SEMH students
• Devise creative engagement strategies for students facing significant barriers
• Contribute to best‑practice reviews and contribute fresh ideas to the inclusion team

Ideal SEMH Support Assistant for this Barking and Dagenham School

• First-class graduate with proven academic achievement
• Ambitious future teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional—visionary and impact-driven
• Relentlessly empathetic, tenacious, and resourceful in challenging situations
• Energetic communicator with a passion for social justice and inclusion
• Committed to child welfare, safeguarding, and whole‑school enrichment

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School

• Thriver of a campus—supportive, innovative, and unashamedly ambitious for its learners
• Unmatched CPD including links to teacher training and psychology routes
• Collaborative, reflective staff culture where every idea is valued
• Exceptional leadership with a relentless focus on student wellbeing and progress
• Outstanding behaviour support structures and a warm, respectful ethos
• Access to bespoke mentoring, supervision, and external networks

Step into the role of SEMH Support Assistant and propel your career in SEN, teaching, or psychology with this award-winning Barking and Dagenham school. If you believe in the transformative power of education and want your work to matter—apply now before all interview places are filled.