1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start | Kingsbury

Location: Kingsbury, North West London
Salary: £95–£100 per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: Immediate

Are you patient, resilient and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning?

Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Kingsbury, supporting a pupil with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

You’ll provide consistent, individual support throughout the school day, helping the pupil manage their emotions, engage with classroom learning and build positive relationships. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child’s school experience.

You don’t need extensive SEND experience. The right attitude, patience and ability to build trust are what matter most.

About the Role

You’ll work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who needs additional support to access learning and manage the social and emotional demands of a mainstream primary school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day.

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Helping the pupil engage with lessons, classroom routines and activities.

• Building a trusting relationship while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries.

• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social interactions.

• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent support.

Who We’re Looking For

This role could suit someone with experience in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care or behaviour support.

You’ll need to be patient, reliable and adaptable, with the confidence to remain calm when situations become challenging.

Experience supporting children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Why This Role Matters

The right support can make a real difference to a child’s confidence, emotional wellbeing and ability to access education. By providing consistency, encouragement and understanding, you’ll help a pupil feel supported and develop the skills they need to thrive in a mainstream school environment.

What You Can Expect

• £95–£100 per day PAYE.

• Immediate start.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.

• Experience supporting a pupil with SEMH needs in a mainstream primary school.

• The opportunity to develop your SEND and behaviour support skills.

• Potential pathway into a permanent position.

All staff are paid via PAYE, with no employer National Insurance deductions or agency administration fees taken from the advertised rate.

Easily commutable from

Kingsbury, Wembley, Kenton, Queensbury, Burnt Oak, Colindale, Neasden and surrounding North West London areas.

Interested?

If you’re passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to make a meaningful difference every day, apply today or contact Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more.

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