SEMH Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a primary setting in Chigwell. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with students who have SEMH needs, autism, and trauma-related challenges, helping them engage with learning and build life skills.

The role involves assisting teachers across activities and promoting positive behaviour and personal growth, with an immediate start for a dedicated graduate.

Qualifications

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

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

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Chigwell

Start Date: ASAP

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 Chigwell 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.

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 students while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

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

School Details

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