SEMH Teaching Assistant - Inspire Resilience (Primary)

Teach Plus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) to join a welcoming primary school in Peckham, starting January 2027. This full-time role will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage emotions and access learning while building positive relationships within a nurturing classroom.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to deliver tailored interventions and promote a calm, inclusive culture in a school with a strong Christian

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) or in a similar role supporting pupils with behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies and support pupils with emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, resilience and positive social interactions.
• Support pupils in accessing classroom learning through differentiated activities and personalised interventions.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Monitor pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and progress, adapting support to meet their needs.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

Enhanced DBS with Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Teach Plus are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) to join a welcoming primary school in Peckham, starting January 2027. This full-time role will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage emotions and access learning while building positive relationships within a nurturing classroom.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to deliver tailored interventions and promote a calm, inclusive culture in a school with a strong Christian