SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in Wembley Education & Training Jobs

Philosophy Education; Wembley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in Wembley. This role involves working with pupils who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them develop essential skills for their future. The school provides a nurturing environment with a focus on individual needs, backed by a team of therapists. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH and ASD students, and will receive training in restraint techniques. Join a progressive organization that values professional development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex emotional needs.
• Training in restraint or de-escalation techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in developing academic and social-emotional skills.
• Provide interventions and cover classes across the school.

Skills

Behaviour Support

SEMH Experience

ASD Support

Restraint Training (PRICE)

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Training in SEMH or SEND

Job description

Send Teaching Assistant - SEMH Specialist School

• Location: Wembley
• Type: Full-time, Ongoing contract, Permanent
• Salary: £24,500 - £29,500
• Start: Immediate

A specialist school for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and SEND needs is seeking experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistants to support pupils on a long-term basis.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled SEND Teaching Assistant with experience working with complex ASD/SEMH pupils. Your responsibilities will include supporting pupils in developing their daily, academic, and social-emotional skills, preparing them for secondary education. You will provide interventions and cover classes across the school, supporting learning outcomes both in and out of the classroom under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex emotional and behavioral needs. Experience with students with Autism and non-verbal students is preferable. Restraint or de-escalation training such as PRICE is desirable; PRICE training will be provided.

The School

This small, independent school specializes in educating children and young people with SEMH. The dedicated staff provide a nurturing, supportive environment tailored to individual needs, fostering emotional balance and wellbeing. The school also benefits from a team of therapists and outreach workers to offer comprehensive support.

Located in Wembley, the school is part of a larger charity focused on improving mental health and wellbeing among children. Leadership maintains high standards, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Application

If you have experience supporting young people with SEMH and behavioral needs and wish to work in a supportive, progressive environment, please apply immediately with an up-to-date CV outlining your experience.

We aim to respond within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to all enquiries. If you do not hear from us within this time, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency representing our client.