SEMH Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Employee wellbeing support

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Redbridge. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, help them overcome barriers to learning and develop social and emotional skills in a structured environment.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, delivering differentiated activities, and supporting behaviour management using restorative approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Build positive relationships to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupil behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage development of social and communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Supervise pupils during breaks, visits, and other activities.

Skills

SEMH/ SEND experience

Calm and emotionally resilient

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexible and proactive

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Redbridge, Essex Salary:£100-£120 per day, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026

Join Our Team

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEMH school in Redbridge. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you will support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in managing their behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage the development of social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies to support individual pupil outcomes.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, educational visits, and other school activities where required.

About You

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential).
• Is calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect.
• Is flexible, proactive, and committed to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding role where every day brings the chance to positively impact young people's lives.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

Safeguarding

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare o