SEMH Teaching Assistant

JobsinED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant role at an Outstanding Primary School in West London (Hounslow) is a full-time position with a supportive SEN team. You will work with students with SEMH, provide in-class and 1:1 support, and help foster emotional regulation and learning engagement.

Join JobsinED's candidate network and develop your practice through bespoke CPD and pathways toward teacher training, in a warm, inclusive setting with strong leadership and excellent facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate or experienced TA with an interest in SEMH.
• Patient, empathetic and passionate about inclusive education.
• Calm, consistent and confident in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH and learning needs in-class and 1:1.
• Promoting emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies with SENCo.
• Providing academic interventions and personalised support.
• Encouraging positive engagement and independent learning.
• Tracking progress and feeding back to teaching staff.

Skills

SEMH understanding

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Outstanding Primary School in West London (Hounslow)

Join a high-performing Primary school in Hounslow that’s transforming the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to work alongside an inspirational headteacher and a specialist support team in a school known for its outstanding facilities and inclusive ethos.

If you’re an aspiring teacher or passionate about special educational needs, this is a fantastic launchpad into education. The school’s nurturing approach and commitment to staff development make it the ideal setting to gain hands‑on experience and accelerate your career.

Key Highlights:

• SEN Teaching Assistant – Full‑time role supporting students with SEMH


• Daily rate: £100–£115 depending on experience


• Outstanding Primary school in West London, Hounslow


• Ofsted rated Outstanding with exceptional leadership and resources


• Work under an inspirational Headteacher with a strong pastoral focus


• Ideal for aspiring teachers or psychology graduates


• Excellent CPD and training in SEN and behaviour support


• Interviewing now for a September start

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students with SEMH and additional learning needs in‑class and 1:1


• Promoting emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence


• Implementing behaviour support strategies in collaboration with SENCo


• Providing academic interventions and personalised support


• Encouraging positive engagement and independent learning


• Tracking progress and feeding back to teaching staff

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant For this Hounslow School:

• A graduate or experienced TA with an interest in SEMH


• Patient, empathetic, and passionate about inclusive education


• Skilled in behaviour management or willing to learn quickly
  
• Calm, consistent, and confident in challenging situations


• Committed to working full‑time for the academic year

Why Join This Hounslow School?:

• Outstanding facilities tailored for SEND and SEMH support


• Warm, inclusive, and forward‑thinking school culture


• On‑site training, CPD, and pathway to teacher training


• Highly supportive leadership and SEN team


• Convenient access via Hounslow station and local buses