SEMH Teaching Assistant / Specialist Support

Apex Educ8; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp to perm

Education vacancies

Dedicated support

Job summary

Apex Educ8 is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant / Specialist Support Assistant in Ealing to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role is full-time and long-term with pay from £105 per day, dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will be calm, patient and consistent, able to build strong relationships and support pupils to engage with learning, including those with challenging behaviour. A proactive, supportive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Consistent approach to boundaries and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement
• Help pupils access learning and participate positively in school life
• Use consistent approaches to support behaviour and boundaries
• Recognise when pupils may need additional support and respond appropriately
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral and SEN team
• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Boundaries awareness

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Specialist Support

Location: Ealing

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Pay: From £105 per day, depending on experience

Apex Educ8 are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant / Specialist Support Assistant to join a school in Ealing, supporting pupils who may need additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs.

This role would suit someone who is calm, patient and consistent, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and provide the right level of support to help them engage with learning.

You'll need to be confident working with pupils who may present with challenging behaviour or find the school environment difficult, while understanding the importance of boundaries, trust and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement
• Help pupils access learning and participate positively in school life
• Use consistent approaches to support behaviour and boundaries
• Recognise when pupils may need additional support and respond appropriately
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral and SEN team
• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable
• Experience working with challenging behaviour or complex needs
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Consistent approach to boundaries and behaviour
• Ability to remain composed in challenging situations
• Genuine commitment to supporting pupils' wellbeing and development

What Apex Educ8 offers

• From £105 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, long-term opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated support from the Apex Educ8 team
• Access to a range of education vacancies
• Temp to perm opportunities, subject to compliance checks

Apex Educ8 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate compliance and safeguarding checks