SEMH Teaching Assistant – Boys' School, Wandsworth

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist boys' school in Wandsworth to support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build strong relationships, help with emotional regulation and social development, and manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a calm, structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with children or young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in specialist schools, PRUs, alternative provision or youth work is beneficial.
• Confidence managing challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged boys.
• Build positive relationships and maintain clear boundaries.
• Support emotional regulation, resilience and social development.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies.
• Encourage engagement with learning and greater independence.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom and act as a positive role model.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to maintain a calm, structured environment.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Resilience

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist boys' school in Wandsworth to support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build strong relationships, help with emotional regulation and social development, and manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a calm, structured learning environment.