SEMH Teaching Assistant Full-time

Remedy Recruitment Group; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Brentwood. You will work 1:1 and with small groups of up to six students, helping them engage with learning and develop social and emotional skills.

The role focuses on pupils with SEMH needs, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges, with an emphasis on resilience, kindness, and supportive instruction. This position runs from September 2026 to July 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a UK university degree (UK University)
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid)
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Support pupils 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

UK university degree

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Brentwood

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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood, close to the high street filled with local shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Apply today to join this fantastic provision as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Brentwood.