SEMH TA - Full-Time

Remedy Recruitment Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group in Chelmsford is seeking a graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them engage with learning and develop social and life skills.

The role requires a UK degree, experience with SEMH needs, and strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability, with a commitment from September 2026 to July 2027. This is a valuable opportunity to gain school-based experience and make a difference for vulnerable students.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a UK degree.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH (voluntary or paid).
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.
• Commitment from September 2026 until July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues.
• Assisting teachers across a range of subjects and activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal growth.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree from a UK university

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Chelmsford

Are you an emotionally intelligent, flexible, and charismatic individual seeking a role supporting vulnerable children as a SEMH Teaching Assistant?

A rapidly expanding Alternative Provision in Greenwich is seeking a graduate to join their team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, working with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to six students, helping them to engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues
• Assisting teachers across a range of subjects and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal growth

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a real difference to vulnerable secondary students while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - We’re looking for:

• A graduate with a degree from a UK University
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid)
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability
• Commitment from September 2026 until July 2027

School Details:

This Primary school is in the heart of Chelsmford, close to the high street filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants.