SEMH Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high-street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the Greater London area is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants for flexible short-term and long-term opportunities. In this role, you'll provide essential support to pupils, helping them develop emotional regulation and positive learning behaviors across various school settings. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and a calm, patient demeanor. The position offers a supportive team environment and competitive weekly pay alongside exclusive perks such as discounted shopping and well-being services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of de-escalation strategies.
• Professional and proactive in supporting learning.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils.
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive in supporting learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Implement personalised behaviour support plans.
• Promote positive communication, resilience, and constructive relationships.
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviours in line with school policies.
• Encourage participation, independence, and self-esteem.
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff.
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Empathy

Professional and proactive

Strong communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Overview

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 will be supporting pupils in Enfield and the surrounding areas, helping them develop emotional regulation, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities
• Help implement personalised behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies
• Promote positive communication, resilience, and constructive relationships
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviours in line with school policies
• Encourage participation, independence, and self-esteem
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages
• Professional, reliable, and proactive in supporting learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

About 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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