SEMH Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. in Croydon is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a busy school. You will work closely with teachers to help pupils overcome emotional and behavioural challenges and promote positive learning outcomes.

This role offers ongoing consultant support and opportunities for professional development, with term-time hours and competitive daily pay. A patient, resilient approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for SEMH pupils.
• Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation.
• Assist teachers with tailored lessons and interventions.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff, SENCOs, therapists, and other support staff.

Skills

Calm, patient, resilient

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Right to work in the UK

DBS update willingness

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)

Location: Croydon, South London
Pay: £92.63 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

SEMH Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Croydon

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Croydon area.

This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support pupils in managing their emotions and behaviour within the classroom.
• Encourage engagement in learning and promote positive outcomes.
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored lessons and interventions.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other support staff.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £92.63 - £100 per day.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A rewarding opportunity to positively impact young people's lives.
• Supportive school environments with experienced staff teams.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.