SEMH Teaching Assistant — Behaviour & Student Support

Veritas Education Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant for specialist schools in East London to start ASAP. You will support students with SEMH and behavioural needs in a structured, nurturing environment.

You will assist with lesson delivery, manage classroom behaviour, and help pupils develop academically and emotionally, while collaborating with staff to implement personalised strategies. This role offers ongoing placement opportunities in a variety of schools.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Experience using mentoring, learning, and engagement strategies.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and patient.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing academic and pastoral support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery, classroom and behaviour management, and pupil development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping manage challenging situations.
• Supporting students' academic and emotional development in class.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to implement personalised support strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Mentoring

Patience

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant for specialist schools in East London to start ASAP. You will support students with SEMH and behavioural needs in a structured, nurturing environment.

You will assist with lesson delivery, manage classroom behaviour, and help pupils develop academically and emotionally, while collaborating with staff to implement personalised strategies. This role offers ongoing placement opportunities in a variety of schools.