Semh Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

GSL Education; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Great working environment

Permanent contract potential

Job summary

GSL Education in Greenwich is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a student with complex SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis in a supportive school environment.

The role runs 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM, is long-term and full-time, with a competitive daily rate (£105–£120). Applicants must have SEN/behavioural support background, be resilient and communicative, and hold an enhanced DBS on update service.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN and behavioural support.
• Ability to provide strategies for SEMH needs.
• Resilient, proactive, and patient personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• CV covering last ten years with enhanced DBS on update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one behavioural and emotional support to a student with complex SEMH needs.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to implement tailored support strategies.
• Help the student develop coping mechanisms and social skills.
• Encourage engagement in learning activities while fostering emotional well‑being.
• Maintain a structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Behavioural support

1:1 support

Communication

Job description

Looking for SEMH Teaching Assistant in Greenwich!

• Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Location: Greenwich
• Salary Range: £105 - £120 per day
• Start Date: Immediate
• Contract: Long-term, Full-time
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM

Are you an experienced and compassionate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

GSL Education needs an engaging and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to work 1:1 with a child with complex SEMH needs in a supportive school in Greenwich.

Responsibilities of the SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one behavioural and emotional support to a student with complex SEMH needs.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to implement tailored support strategies.
• Help the student develop coping mechanisms and social skills.
• Encourage engagement in learning activities while fostering emotional well‑being.
• Maintain a structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Requirements of the SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience in SEN and behavioural support.
• Ability to provide strategies for SEMH needs.
• Resilient, proactive, and patient personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for helping students overcome challenges and thrive.
• A current CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained) and an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits of joining this school in Greenwich:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Great working environment.
• Potential to secure a permanent contract.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.