Sen Teaching Assistant

Realise Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank work

Longer-term placements

Experience in specialist SEMH school

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Realise Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Support Assistants and Learning Mentors for a specialist SEMH primary school in Newham, East London. This pool of bank staff will provide flexible cover through winter and longer placements where possible.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, support pupils with SEMH needs, use positive behaviour strategies and help pupils develop emotional regulation. A resilient, patient and compassionate attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH/pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Resilience, patience and emotional maturity for demanding roles.
• Interest or background in SEN education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional SEN needs.
• Supporting children who display challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils.
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence and social skills.
• Supporting teachers in maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and celebrating individual progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Education

Psychology / Education / Care background

Job description

Location: Newham, East London
Job Type: Flexible Supply / Bank Staff / Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates (Dependent on Experience)

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Support Assistants and Learning Mentors to support a specialist SEN Primary School in Newham, catering for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school is looking to build a reliable pool of bank staff to provide flexible cover throughout the winter months, alongside opportunities for longer-term placements.

This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding environment, ideal for individuals who are resilient, patient, compassionate and genuinely motivated to support children with complex needs.

The Role

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider SEN team, you will support primary-aged pupils who may display significant behavioural challenges and require additional emotional, social and educational support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional SEN needs.
• Supporting children who display challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils.
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Helping pupils develop their emotional regulation, confidence and social skills.
• Supporting teachers in maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and celebrating individual progress.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds or interests in:

• Psychology Graduates looking to gain practical experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• SEN Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Behaviour Mentors / Learning Mentors with strong relationship-building skills.
• Youth Workers, Support Workers or Social Care Professionals looking to transition into education.
• Individuals considering careers in Educational Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or SEN Education.

Previous experience working with challenging behaviour is highly desirable, although we also welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and the right attitude.

Above all, you must be resilient, adaptable, emotionally mature and committed to making a positive difference.

What We Can Offer

• Flexible bank and supply work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for longer-term placements.
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH school setting.
• The opportunity to develop your SEN and behaviour support skills.
• A rewarding role supporting some of the most vulnerable children in education.

Please note: This role involves supporting pupils with complex needs and behaviours that can be challenging. Applicants must be comfortable working in a demanding specialist school environment.

All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.