SEMH Teaching Assistant — Alternative Provision (1:1 & Small Groups)

TeacherActive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a London Alternative Provision setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with differentiated lessons, and help promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

The role requires resilience, patience and a commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH pupils or similar.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour with calm de-escalation.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Experience in Alternative Provision or PRU settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to engage learners.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Implement positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Build trusting relationships to support emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams on learning plans.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a London Alternative Provision setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with differentiated lessons, and help promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

The role requires resilience, patience and a commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning in a challenging yet rewarding environment.