SEMH Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a beautiful primary school in Notting Hill as a compassionate SEMH teaching assistant. This role involves supporting children with social emotional mental health needs, ensuring their safety and development in a nurturing environment. You’ll work closely with trained professionals and have opportunities for training and support. This is your chance to make a real difference in children's education while enjoying a structured term-time schedule. If you have a passion for helping vulnerable children, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Support and training opportunities

Work with trained professionals

Make a difference in education

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for 1-2 children with SEMH.
• Provide emotional and educational support.

Skills

Compassionate support

Emotional support

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Childcare/Psychology qualification

Tools

DBS application

Job description

SEMH Trauma and behaviour focused teaching assistant

Social emotional mental health

Primary school located in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4pm term time only

The school:

A beautiful primary school based in Notting Hill are looking for a compassionate and patient teaching assistant to join their supportive team. This primary school located in a well know area of London have great outdoor facilities and boast spacious halls and classrooms. The senior leadership team pride themselves in keeping staff up to date with modern techniques and practices.

The role:

As an SEMH (social emotional mental health) teaching assistant you will be working with 1 or 2 children to ensure they are safe and supported throughout the school day. Key responsibilities will include leading activities with individuals or small groups of students to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment. You will provide a stimulating and well-structured learning environment suitable for pupils with SEMH, providing emotional support, creating strong relationships, working with the SENCO and teachers to ensure the best levels of care and education, liaising with outside professionals such as occupational therapists and keeping parents up to date and informed.

Benefits for the SEMH teaching assistant:

• 8:30am-4pm, Monday - Friday and term time only
• Weekly pay - £400 - £575 per week dependant on experience
• Lots of support and training opportunities
• Opportunities to work closely with trained professionals
• Chance to make a real difference to a child in education

Desirable qualities of the SEMH teaching assistant:

• Completed Batchelors degree or childcare/psychology based equivalent qualification
• Experienced working with children with SEMH previously, including close personal experience
• DBS (Reeson education can help with the application of a DBS)
• Passion and dedication to supporting vulnerable children through their education

Sound like your next move? Please apply below!

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%