SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant — Support & Inspire Diverse Learners

Aspire People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and specialist training

Small class sizes

Progression opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a passionate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Walthamstow, supporting pupils aged 6-19 with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and related learning needs. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and to foster a safe, nurturing environment.

The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group support, behaviour management, EHCPs, and building resilience and social skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN/SEMH is preferred.
• Ability to implement behaviour plans and adapt strategies.
• Strong communication with staff, students, and families.
• Patient, empathetic approach with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons across KS1-KS5.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with EHCPs, IEPs, and behaviour support plans.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, independence and social interactions.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications

Job description

Aspire People is seeking a passionate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Walthamstow, supporting pupils aged 6-19 with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and related learning needs. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and to foster a safe, nurturing environment.

The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group support, behaviour management, EHCPs, and building resilience and social skills.