Literacy SEMH Teaching Assistant 

Secondary SEMH / Alternative Provision

Location: Edmonton, North London
Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision
Role: Literacy Teaching Assistant – Secondary

We are currently recruiting for a Literacy Teaching Assistant to join a supportive alternative provision in Edmonton, working with secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, SEN and behavioural challenges.

The school provides a nurturing, structured environment with small class sizes and a strong focus on personalised learning, helping pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education to rebuild their confidence and achieve their potential.

The Role

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group literacy interventions, focusing on reading, writing, spelling and comprehension.

• Support secondary pupils working below age-related expectations.

• Assist with English lessons and help pupils develop their literacy skills across the curriculum.

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEN and behavioural needs.

• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement, confidence and emotional regulation.

• Work closely with teaching staff to monitor progress and adapt support to individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Literacy TA or Learning Support Assistant.

• Strong literacy skills and experience delivering reading or phonics interventions.

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

• Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils in a specialist or alternative provision setting.

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Why Apply?

• Small class sizes and a personalised approach to education.

• Supportive specialist school environment.

• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils who need additional academic and emotional support.

• Valuable experience within an alternative provision setting.

Interested? 

Please apply to this job advert, or call Katie at Parker Smith on 0203 011 4848.