SEMH School | Feltham, West London
If you are looking for a role where relationships come before routines and emotional safety sits at the centre of the day, this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Feltham could be the right next step.
This specialist setting supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, often shaped by trauma, anxiety, attachment differences, and disrupted education. These pupils need steady, emotionally intelligent adults who can hold boundaries while offering understanding and consistency.
This role is not easy. It is meaningful, challenging, and genuinely life changing for the young people you support.
Why this role stands out
You are not stepping into a crowded mainstream classroom.
You are joining a specialist SEMH environment where behaviour is communication, relationships are prioritised, and staff are trained to respond with calm, structure, and care.
You will work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and pastoral professionals who understand trauma informed practice, emotional regulation, and attachment. The insight you gain here will shape your approach for years to come.
Your day to day impact
Supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma related behaviours, and emotional regulation needs
Helping young people manage anxiety, frustration, and dysregulation safely
Building strong, trusting relationships that help pupils feel secure
Working one to one or within small, specialist classrooms
Supporting learning while prioritising emotional wellbeing
Using reflective practice to understand behaviour, triggers, and patterns
Being part of a multi disciplinary team that genuinely supports one another
Every day brings challenge. The progress you witness makes it worthwhile.
Who thrives in this environment
Graduates considering careers in teaching, psychology, social work, youth work, or therapy
Teaching Assistants or Behaviour Mentors with SEMH experience
Individuals with personal or professional experience of trauma informed care
Calm, patient, emotionally intelligent adults
People seeking long term, purposeful work rather than a short term role
If you are looking for something easy, this will not be the right fit. If you want work that matters, where relationships change outcomes, you will feel at home here.
What you will need
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
Confidence working with challenging behaviour in a calm, grounded way
Emotional resilience and strong boundaries
Commitment to full time work, Monday to Friday
A reflective mindset and willingness to learn
A genuine interest in making a positive, lasting difference
Pay, contract, and our values
Competitive daily rate, paid PAYE
No umbrella companies or hidden deductions
Long term role with the potential to become permanent
Transparent, ethical, people first recruitment
Location
This school is based in Feltham, West London, with good access from Hounslow, Hayes, Twickenham, Staines, Southall, and surrounding areas.
If you are ready to support young people who need consistency, belief, and emotionally intelligent adults around them, we would love to speak with you.
Apply now or get in touch with Luke Falzon at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance and vetting procedures.
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