SEMH Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEMH primary school in Waltham Forest is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3/4 pupils facing significant behavioural and emotional challenges. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through therapeutic support in a small class setting. Candidates should possess experience in special needs settings and strong communication skills to help promote self-regulation and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, or similar special needs settings required.
• Confidence in handling emotional outbursts.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support for behavioural and emotional development.
• Help students access learning through differentiated activities.
• Support therapeutic sessions alongside behaviour specialists.

Skills

Strong rapport-building

Communication skills

Crisis management

Job description

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4. SEN Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 3/4 - SEMH Special School - Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest, East London
September 2025
SEMH Specialist Primary School (KS3/KS4)

Contract: Full-time | Long-term

A dedicated SEMH primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with Key Stage 3/4 pupils who face significant behavioural and emotional difficulties. The school has a small class setting, therapeutic support, and a trauma-informed approach to education.

Key Responsibilities:

1:1 and group support for behaviour and emotional development

Help students access learning through differentiated activities

Support therapeutic sessions alongside behaviour specialists

Promote self-regulation and reduce instances of dysregulation

Candidate Profile:

Prior work in SEMH, PRU or similar special needs settings

Confidence in handling emotional outbursts and crisis situations

Strong rapport-building and communication skills

Start making a difference from September 2025.