SEMH Teaching Assistant

JobsinED Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational establishment in Hounslow is looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant who can create a positive impact on students' emotional and mental wellbeing. The ideal candidate is a highly academic graduate thriving in a collaborative environment. This role offers competitive salary, significant professional growth opportunities, and mentorship, making it an excellent foundation for a career in teaching or psychology. Don't miss your chance to help shape futures in one of Hounslow's outstanding schools.

Benefits

Access to award-winning CPD

Structured mentoring and induction

Exceptional routes to teacher training

Qualifications

• Highly academic graduate with a background in psychology or education.
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists.
• Calm under pressure and thrives in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support learners 1:1 and in small groups as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.
• Deliver tailored interventions for students with emotional and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with the SEN team to design effective support plans.
• Champion pupils’ emotional wellbeing and academic confidence.
• Track progress with direct input into EHCP reviews.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Perseverance

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in psychology, education, or related discipline

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Drive Real Change for Students in Hounslow

Step up as an SEMH Teaching Assistant at an exceptional school in Hounslow, where your skills and aspirations will unlock genuine transformation for students facing social, emotional and mental health challenges. This is your chance to build a powerful foundation for a career in education or psychology while making a measurable difference, every single day. If you’re a talented graduate with deep empathy and boundless motivation, this is your opportunity to stand out and thrive.

Expect unparalleled professional growth as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, immersed in a dynamic, nurturing environment committed to securing radiant futures for every child. You’ll be hands‑on in pioneering support strategies, learning from elite SEN practitioners, and gaining experience that will propel your career in teaching, psychology or beyond. This Hounslow school is famed for its inclusive ethos, cutting‑edge training, collaborative staff culture and unwavering support — giving you a peerless start to your professional journey.

Key Highlights

• SEMH Teaching Assistant – Transformative role creating visible impact
• Salary c. £30,000 pro‑rata – truly competitive within Hounslow
• Outstanding school location: easy access via public transport, vibrant local community
• Ofsted: Consistently Good, with Outstanding features in behaviour and safeguarding
• Access to award‑winning CPD, mentorship and mapped progression routes
• Ideal for driven graduates seeking careers in teaching, psychology or SEN leadership
• Modern, resource‑rich environment: sensory integration rooms, innovative technology suites

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting learners 1:1 and in small groups as an SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Delivering tailored interventions for students with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Collaborating closely with a skilled SEN team to design creative, effective support plans
• Championing each pupil’s emotional wellbeing, self‑regulation and academic confidence
• Tracking and celebrating outstanding progress, with direct input into EHCP reviews

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant for this Hounslow School

• Highly academic graduate (psychology, education, or related discipline preferred)
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, SEN specialist, or child development professional
• Unrivalled energy, perseverance, emotional intelligence and commitment
• Empathetic, compassionate, and a true believer in every child’s potential
• Calm under pressure; thrives in a fast‑paced, supportive team environment

Why Join This Hounslow School?

• Staff‑centred approach: unparalleled mentoring and structured induction for all SEMH Teaching Assistants
• Exceptional routes to teacher training, educational psychology careers and leadership
• Strong, values‑driven community recognised for positive outcomes and staff satisfaction
• Weekly CPD, shadowing opportunities, and frequent best practice workshops
• State‑of‑the‑art learning spaces and a focus on holistic student development

Energise your ambition as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in one of Hounslow’s leading schools. Secure the professional recognition and experience you deserve while making a powerful, lasting contribution. Applications are reviewed daily ‑ don’t miss your chance to shape futures in this outstanding setting.