Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an exceptional 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 2 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Greater London. This role is about providing warmth, consistency, and support during school hours.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to understand behavior as communication and has experience with SEMH strategies. An up-to-date DBS is required. This is a full-time position during term time only.

Qualifications

• Ability to support a Key Stage 2 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Understanding that behavior is communication.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil understand and regulate their emotions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and families.

Skills

Experience with SEMH or trauma-informed approaches

Emotional intelligence

Ability to build trust

Calmness under pressure

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEMH Support NW5 Primary School

September 2026 | Full Time | Term Time Only

Children flourish when they feel safe. We're seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 2 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This child needs an adult who can offer warmth without becoming overprotective, structure without being rigid and encouragement without lowering expectations. Some mornings will begin with reassurance. Others will begin with laughter. Every day will require patience, emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust through consistency. You'll become the reliable adult who helps this pupil feel ready to learn, navigate friendships and believe in themselves again.

What you'll do:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil understand and regulate their emotions.
• Deliver nurture‑based strategies while maintaining firm and consistent boundaries.
• Create opportunities for success, independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and families.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Understands that behaviour is communication.
• Can remain calm, kind and boundaried, even during difficult moments.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH or trauma‑informed approaches.
• Builds relationships through trust, patience and consistency.
• Wants to make a genuine difference to one child’s school experience.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who believes that the right adult can change the course of a child’s education.

INDLON

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Jessica Flowerdew
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1061