SEMH Teaching Assistant - Inspire Students & Support Growth

Supply Desk; West Drayton; 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 involves in-class and off-class support, helping students regulate emotions, engage with learning, and build positive behaviours in a nurturing environment.

The position is full-time, long-term, with an ASAP start. A DBS check and Safer Recruitment standards apply, with continual CPD opportunities and support from the school network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a school or SEMH setting.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to build rapport with secondary-aged students.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.

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

Experience with youth

Behaviour management

Calm and patient

Rapport with students

Communication & teamwork

Flexible mindset

Education

Youth work / mentoring background

Job description

Supply Desk is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in West Drayton. The role involves in-class and off-class support, helping students regulate emotions, engage with learning, and build positive behaviours in a nurturing environment.

The position is full-time, long-term, with an ASAP start. A DBS check and Safer Recruitment standards apply, with continual CPD opportunities and support from the school network.