SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm Behavior & Emotional Support

Rising Hope Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Job summary

Rising Hope Education Ltd invites applications for a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Assistant in a specialist school in Barking & Dagenham. You will work with pupils displaying challenging behaviours, providing emotional-regulation support and consistent boundaries.

The role may be based in primary or secondary provisions, depending on experience, with immediate start available and pay £100-£140 per day PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH settings or SEND environments preferred.
• Ability to support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Able to de-escalate situations calmly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom.
• Provide proactive behaviour and emotional-regulation support.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and appropriately.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning after dysregulation.
• Support teachers with classroom routines and behaviour management.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Maintain clear boundaries and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Job description

Rising Hope Education Ltd invites applications for a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Assistant in a specialist school in Barking & Dagenham. You will work with pupils displaying challenging behaviours, providing emotional-regulation support and consistent boundaries.

The role may be based in primary or secondary provisions, depending on experience, with immediate start available and pay £100-£140 per day PAYE.