SEMH Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a mainstream secondary school. This role involves providing tailored support, implementing behaviour management strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to help students thrive academically and socially. If you are empathetic, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join a welcoming school community and contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Welcoming school community

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Help students develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Build strong relationships that promote student engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Calm Under Pressure

Collaboration Skills

Education

TA Level 2/3

Team Teach Training

SEMH Training

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 3 & 4 (SEMH & Behaviour Support)

Location: Brent | Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you confident in managing challenging behaviour and helping students build positive, lasting change? We’re looking for a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream secondary school in Brent, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll work closely with students who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school. From delivering 1:1 and small group interventions to helping manage classroom dynamics, you’ll play a crucial part in promoting a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment. You’ll collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support strategies and guide students toward positive choices—both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour (KS3 & KS4)
2. Help students develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
3. Support the delivery of behaviour management plans and use de-escalation techniques
4. Build strong, trusting relationships that promote student engagement and self-confidence
5. Encourage both academic progress and positive social interaction
6. Work closely with the wider school team to create a nurturing and consistent environment

About You

1. Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges (in schools or similar settings)
2. Confident in using behaviour management strategies and staying calm under pressure
3. Empathetic, patient, and proactive in your approach
4. Strong communication and collaboration skills
5. Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques (desirable)
6. Relevant qualifications (e.g., TA Level 2/3, Team Teach, or SEMH training) are a bonus—but not essential

What We Offer

1. A welcoming and inclusive school community in Brent
2. Ongoing professional development in SEMH and behaviour support
3. A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable students
4. A varied and rewarding role in a supportive secondary school environment

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and join a team dedicated to helping every student thrive—both in the classroom and beyond.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hazel Perkins on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1059.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Hazel Perkins

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1059