SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEMH provision

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership

Collaborative staff team

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is assisting a welcoming primary school in Greater London to recruit a SEND Teaching & Learning Assistant with an SEMH focus. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, help manage behaviour and support learning in a specialist provision.

You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support plans, build positive relationships and contribute to a calm, nurturing environment. Salary around £30,000 with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Strong behaviour management and resilience.
• Calm, patient and adaptable with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist in managing behaviour and implementing intervention strategies.
• Support learning within a small, specialist provision.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement and progress.
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support plans.
• Help create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Resilience

Calm demeanor

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

SEND Teaching & Learning Assistant (SEMH Focus)

Are you passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs? We are working with a welcoming primary school that is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching & Learning Assistant to join their team within a specialist SEMH provision.

About the Role

This role is based within an internal resource base designed to support pupils with SEMH needs. You will play a vital role in helping students manage behaviour, engage in learning, and develop positive coping strategies in a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist in managing behaviour and implementing intervention strategies
• Support learning within a small, specialist provision
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement and progress
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support plans
• Help create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and resilience
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build rapport and act as a positive role model
• Team player with good communication skills

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEMH provision
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to making a difference in the lives of young people who need additional support to thrive.