SEMH TA - Full-Time

Remedy Education; Harlow; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant in Harlow to support vulnerable students. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

The role focuses on SEMH needs, autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges, with a commitment from September 2026 to July 2027. This is a school-based position.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Strong communication

Education

UK university degree

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Harlow

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 Harlow 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 Harlow, close to the high street filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants.