SEMH Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Brentford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted education recruitment agency in Brentford is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants for flexible short and long-term opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, along with skills in building positive relationships and managing challenging behaviours. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one support, assisting teachers, and promoting a positive learning environment. Attractive benefits include weekly pay, discounted services, and safeguarding promotion.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting.
• Knowledge of strategies for managing challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate effectively.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You’ll be supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Brentford and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop positive coping strategies.

Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Help implement individual behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies
• Support pupils in developing social skills and resilience
• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate effectively with staff and parents

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting
• Knowledge of strategies for managing challenging behaviour and promoting emotional well‑being
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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