SEMH Teaching Assistant, RIBBONS AND REEVES

Guardian Jobs; Ealing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable secondary students in Ealing. The role involves 1:1 and small group work, helping pupils engage with learning and develop life and social skills.

You will work with students who present with SEMH needs, autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges, and you will assist teachers across a range of subjects while promoting positive behaviour and growth.

Qualifications

• Graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience supporting SEMH/trauma-related needs is valued.
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability required.
• Commitment from ASAP until July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for SEMH students.
• Support pupils with SEMH, autism, trauma-related challenges 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

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision Support

Location: Ealing

Contract: September 2026 – July 2027

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 Ealing 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 ASAP until July 2027

School Details

This Alternative Provision is in the heart of Ealing, close to the high street filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants.

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Ealing

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