SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location Wembley, North West London
Pay £90 to £110 daily rate PAYE
Contract Full time term time only PAYE temporary to permanent
Do you believe the right support at the right time can completely change a young person’s journey through education?
This SEMH Teaching Assistant role is a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive SEN setting in Wembley, North West London. The school supports pupils across primary and secondary age ranges with social emotional and mental health needs, providing a calm structured and nurturing environment where every child is supported to succeed.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe understood and ready to engage with learning. You will work closely with teachers SENCOs and pastoral teams to deliver consistent emotional and behavioural support both in and beyond the classroom.
The role
Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a one to one and small group basis
Helping pupils manage emotions behaviour and transitions throughout the school day
Supporting access to learning across the curriculum
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education
Implementing behaviour support strategies and personalised plans
Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff
The school offers
A full time PAYE role with a clear temporary to permanent pathway
Daily rate of £90 to £110 depending on experience
Ongoing training in SEMH behaviour support and trauma informed practice
Supportive leadership and a positive inclusive staff culture
A genuinely fulfilling role with long term progression opportunities
Ideal candidate
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH SEN or behavioural needs
Background in SEN schools mainstream schools youth work care or mentoring
Calm resilient and empathetic approach
Strong communication and relationship building skills
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long term career in SEN education while making a meaningful difference every day.
Apply now to be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Wembley.
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