SEMH Teaching Assistant - Boys' Specialist School - Wandsworth

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist boys' school in Wandsworth. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged boys with SEMH and challenging behaviour, helping them engage with lessons and build resilience.

The role is full-time, term-time only, ASAP start. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a calm, structured environment and support pupils both in class and during activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required.
• Experience in specialist schools or youth work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged boys.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and social development.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation.
• Encourage learning and independence.
• Assist pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Be a positive role model and trusted adult.
• Follow individual behaviour plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.
• Help maintain a calm, safe learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Boys' Specialist School - Wandsworth

Are you a confident, resilient and motivated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting boys with SEMH and challenging behaviour?

We are recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist boys' school in Wandsworth, supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged boys.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence, resilience and social development.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies.
• Encourage pupils to engage with learning and develop greater independence.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Act as a positive role model and trusted adult.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, interventions and school activities.
• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and structured environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong experience working with children or young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in specialist schools, PRUs, alternative provision, youth work, residential care or behaviour support.
• Confidence managing challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships.
• Experience in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care or support work would be beneficial.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.
• A background working with teenage boys or in male-focused youth settings would be particularly beneficial.

You don't necessarily need previous experience as a Teaching Assistant. If you have strong experience supporting young people with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties, we'd like to hear from you.

Why This Role?

Full-time, term-time only.

ASAP start.

Specialist boys' SEMH school in Wandsworth.

Supportive and experienced team.

Training and professional development opportunities.

Valuable experience within specialist education.

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community