SEMH Support Assistant – Year 6 – Thurrock - Thurrock

Temp to Perm

Date Posted: Wednesday 11 November 2026

, Ref: 14759

Some children need someone who can look beyond their behaviour and understand what they might be struggling with.

Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting an SEMH Support Assistant to work with Year 6 pupils in a specialist provision in Thurrock.

You'll be supporting children who may struggle with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement with learning. Your role will be to provide consistent support, build trusting relationships and help pupils feel more confident and settled in the classroom.

What will the role involve?

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support.

  • Helping pupils manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour.

  • Building positive relationships and encouraging engagement with learning.

  • Providing structure, routine and clear boundaries.

  • Supporting pupils through challenging situations using calm and consistent approaches.

  • Working alongside teaching staff to encourage progress and development.

Who are we looking for?

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs would be beneficial.

We'd also welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:

  • Youth work and mentoring.

  • Pastoral support.

  • Care and support work.

  • Behaviour management.

  • Specialist education.

You'll need to be patient, resilient and confident handling situations that can sometimes be challenging.

Being able to build trust, maintain clear boundaries and recognise that progress takes time is particularly important.

Why Parker Smith Inclusion?

  • £100 per day, paid through PAYE.

  • Specialist SEND recruitment agency.

  • Personalised support throughout your placement.

  • Honest advice and guidance.

  • Over 450 five-star Google reviews from educators.

Interested?

If you're interested in supporting children with SEMH needs and would like to find out more, get in touch with Danny at Parker Smith Inclusion.

Phone: 0203 011 4848
Email: danny@psinclusion.co.uk

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding children. An enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks will be required.

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