Teaching Assistant

SENDirect; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SENDirect as a Teaching Assistant in a new SEMH provision in Essex, starting September 2025. In this full-time, permanent role, you will support up to 30 pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional success.

Qualifications

• Calm, resilient and caring approach needed.
• Experience with SEMH preferred.
• Commitment to trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to deliver differentiated learning.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom.
• Foster strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Calm approach

Resilience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience working with children or young people (SEMH preferred)

Job description

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Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

A brand-new SEMH provision in Essex, is seeking compassionate and committed Teaching Assistants to join their team from September 2025. This is a full-time, term-time only, permanent role.

The school supports up to 30 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a central role in creating a nurturing, structured learning environment where every pupil is supported to succeed - academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of something new, inclusive, and built on trust, connection and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to deliver differentiated learning
• Support pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
• Help students build confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and pastoral care
• Promote real-world learning and post-16 readiness

Qualifications and Experience

• A calm, resilient and caring approach
• Experience working with children or young people (SEMH preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and complete relevant training
• A commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice
• Enhanced DBS required (or willing to obtain one)

SENDirect are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. Sponsorship is not available.

If you're ready to be part of a purpose-driven school where every child matters, apply today.

Not quite the right fit? Reach out to SENDirect to explore other SEMH support roles.