SEMH Teaching Assistant - FULL-TIME

Remedy Education; Billericay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs at a Greenwich-based primary setting. The role involves 1:1 and small group work, helping vulnerable pupils engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

The ideal candidate is a graduate from a UK university with experience supporting SEMH needs, demonstrating emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a UK university degree.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid).
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.
• Commitment from Sept 2026 until July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues
• Assisting teachers across a range of subjects and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal growth

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

UK university degree

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Billericay

Are you an emotionally intelligent, flexible, and charismatic individual seeking a role supporting vulnerable children as a SEMH Teaching Assistant?

A rapidly expanding Alternative Provision in Greenwich is seeking a graduate to join their team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, working with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to six students, helping them to engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues
• Assisting teachers across a range of subjects and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal growthThis SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a real difference to vulnerable secondary students while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

We're looking for:

• A graduate with a degree from a UK University
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid)
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability
• Commitment from September 2026 until July 2027School Details:

This Primary school is in the heart of Greenwich, close to the high street filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants.