SEMH Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential to become permanent

Strong SEN support

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in KS2 with SEMH needs at a well-regarded primary school in Camden.

You will provide 1:1 support, implement behaviour strategies, and work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and external agencies to help the pupil access learning and engage positively with activities. This is a long-term role with scope to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Resilient, patient and consistent approach.
• Confident managing behaviour within a classroom setting.
• A positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and routines.
• Build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO and external agencies.
• Support access to learning and encourage positive engagement.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Classroom confidence

Positive attitude

Job description

A well-regarded and supportive primary school in Camden is looking to appoint a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in KS2 with SEMH needs.

This is a long-term opportunity starting ASAP, ideal for someone who has experience supporting children with behavioural needs and is passionate about making a difference.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH (anxiety, emotional regulation, behaviour challenges)
• Implement behaviour support strategies and routines
• Build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies
• Support access to learning and encourage positive engagement

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Resilient, patient, and consistent approach
• Confident managing behaviour within a classroom setting
• A positive, proactive attitude

What's on Offer:

• Long-term role with potential to become permanent
• Strong leadership and excellent SEN support
• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a child's development

Pay: 90 - 110 per day (depending on experience)

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%