SEMH Teaching Assistant — Full-Time & Long-Term Impact

Supply Desk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in West Drayton. The role focuses on regulating emotions, engaging with learning, and developing positive behaviours in a structured environment.

You will work with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide targeted support, foster safe and inclusive spaces, and track student progress across the day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a school or SEMH setting.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to build rapport with secondary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting learning to meet individual needs.
• Support students in managing behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils with transitions throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Job description

Supply Desk is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in West Drayton. The role focuses on regulating emotions, engaging with learning, and developing positive behaviours in a structured environment.

You will work with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide targeted support, foster safe and inclusive spaces, and track student progress across the day.