SEMH Teaching Assistant Full-time

Remedy Recruitment Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is helping a Greenwich-based school recruit a proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students in Essex. The role requires a graduate, strong emotional intelligence and resilience to work 1:1 and in small groups, with SEMH, autism, and trauma-related needs.

You will assist teachers across subjects, promote positive behaviour and life skills, and commit from September 2026 to July 2027, contributing to the students' engagement and progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Support students with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties and behavioural issues
• Assist teachers across a range of subjects and activities
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and personal growth

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

UK university degree

Job description

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.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - 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 growth

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a real difference to vulnerable secondary students while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - 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 2027

School Details:

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

Remedy specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, in Essex. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Remedy'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.