SEMH Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Long-term placements

CPD on SEMH and safeguarding

Consultant support

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Hackney, East London. You will support students across KS3 and KS4 with SEMH needs, behaviour management and emotional wellbeing.

The role suits someone with experience in pastoral support, and a desire to help vulnerable students engage with education. Immediate start and long-term placement available, with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or SEN TA
• Experience supporting secondary students with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
• Strong understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties
• Calm, patient and consistent approach in challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SEMH support to students across KS3 and KS4
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties
• Work closely with pastoral and behaviour teams
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to improve behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Support students with ADHD, ASD and additional learning needs
• Help students develop emotional regulation and resilience
• Assist with reintegration into classroom learning
• Monitor and report on student behaviour, attendance and engagement

Skills

SEMH TA

Behaviour Mentor

Pastoral Support

SEN TA

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Hackney

Full Time Monday to Friday Term Time Only

Up to 120 per Day Immediate Start Long-Term Opportunity

Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced and confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Hackney, East London, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The school is seeking a specialist Teaching Assistant with experience in pastoral support, behaviour management and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This role will involve working closely with students who require additional support to manage their emotions, regulate behaviour, build positive relationships and remain engaged in education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support Assistant, SEMH Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking to make a genuine difference within a mainstream secondary school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist SEMH support to students across KS3 and KS4
• Support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties
• Work closely with the school's pastoral and behaviour teams
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to improve behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Support students with ADHD, ASD, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies
• Support pupils who may be at risk of exclusion or disengagement from education
• Use effective de-escalation and behaviour management strategies
• Encourage positive relationships between students, teachers and peers
• Support students during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and challenging situations
• Assist with restorative conversations and reintegration into classroom learning
• Work alongside Heads of Year, SENCOs, pastoral leaders and teaching staff
• Monitor and report on student behaviour, attendance and engagement

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral SupportAssistant or SEN Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
• Strong understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and responding calmly to difficult situations
• Experience delivering pastoral, behavioural or emotional wellbeing support
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient, resilient and consistent approach
• Ability to establish clear boundaries while maintaining positive relationships
• Experience working with students with ADHD, ASD, trauma-related needs or emotional regulation difficulties would be advantageous
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and improving educational outcomes

About the Role

You will play an important role in helping young people:

• Develop positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Improve their confidence, resilience and self-esteem
• Build trusting relationships with adults
• Re-engage with classroom learning
• Manage conflict and challenging situations appropriately
• Develop the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school

Location & Transport - Hackney, East London

• Excellent connections via Hackney Central, Hackney Downs and Dalston Junction
• London Overground services throughout Hackney and surrounding boroughs
• Strong bus connections across East and North London
• Accessible from Islington, Haringey, Waltham Forest, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Stratford

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Competitive daily pay - up to 120 per day
• Immediate start available
• Long-term, consistent secondary school placement
• Opportunity to specialise in SEMH, pastoral care and behaviour support
• Valuable experience working alongside school pastoral and SEN teams
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD covering SEMH, behaviour management, SEN and safeguarding
• No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.