SEMH Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support & Behaviour Mentoring

Sencare Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SENCare Recruitment Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist day school in Ealing. The role involves 1:1 support and small group work within the classroom as part of a dedicated team.

Start in September 2026, hours 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday. Experience with social, emotional and mental health needs is preferred; a clear DBS is required, Team Teach training desirable, and literacy/numeracy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience supporting pupils with social, emotional needs and mental health needs.
• Clear DBS registered to the update service.
• Available Monday-Friday (5 days a week).
• Restraint training (Team Teach or Price) is desirable.
• Empathetic, calm by nature.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• To work under the guidance of the SEMH Teacher in supporting individuals or small groups in targeted interventions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the pupils.
• 1:1 classroom support.
• Managing challenging behaviour.
• Assist with development and implementation of IEP's/Provision maps as appropriate.
• Support pupils in recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

DBS update service

Mon-Fri availability

Team Teach / restraint training

Empathetic

Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

SENCare Recruitment Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist day school in Ealing. The role involves 1:1 support and small group work within the classroom as part of a dedicated team.

Start in September 2026, hours 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday. Experience with social, emotional and mental health needs is preferred; a clear DBS is required, Team Teach training desirable, and literacy/numeracy skills are essential.