SEMH Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant for a rapidly expanding provision in Epping. You will work with students who have SEMH needs, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges, providing 1:1 and small group support to help them engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

The ideal candidate is a graduate with a UK degree, demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability, and is available from

Qualifications

• A graduate with a UK university degree.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid).
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability.
• Commitment from September 2026 until July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Support students with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues.
• Assist teachers across a range of subjects and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and personal growth.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Degree from a UK University

Job description

Are you an emotionally intelligent, flexible, and charismatic individual seeking a role supporting vulnerable children as a SEMH Teaching Assistant?

A rapidly expanding Alternative Provision in Epping is seeking a graduate to join their team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, working with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to six students, helping them to engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Key responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues
• Assisting teachers across a range of subjects and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal growth

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a real difference to vulnerable secondary students while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - We're looking for

• A graduate with a degree from a UK University
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid)
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability
• Commitment from September 2026 until July 2027

School Details

This Primary school is in the heart of Epping, close to the high street filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants.