SEMH TA - Full-Time

Remedy Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Primary setting in Chelmsford. You will work with students who have SEMH needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support and assisting teachers across subjects to boost engagement and learning.

The role requires a UK university degree, prior SEMH experience (voluntary or paid), and strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability. Contract runs from September 2026 to July 2027, based at a local primary school.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree from a UK University.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties and behavioural issues.
• Assist teachers across a range of subjects and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and personal growth.

Skills

Graduate degree (UK)

Experience with SEMH

Emotional intelligence

Education

UK University degree

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.