SEMH Teaching Assistant | Fulham | Full-Time
When behaviour is communication, relationships become the work.
This SEMH Teaching Assistant role is based in Fulham and supports children and young people whose learning has been disrupted by trauma, anxiety, attachment difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges.
Many pupils in this setting have struggled in mainstream education, not due to lack of ability, but because they needed adults who could see past behaviour and respond with understanding, consistency, and calm.
This role is not about managing behaviour.
It is about building trust, holding boundaries, and helping young people feel safe enough to learn.
The setting
You will be working in a specialist SEMH environment supporting pupils with:
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs
Trauma and attachment-related behaviours
Anxiety, low mood, and emotional dysregulation
ADHD and impulsivity
Communication and self-regulation difficulties
Class sizes are small and support is intentional. Staff work using trauma-informed, relational approaches that prioritise emotional safety before academic progress.
Your day-to-day role
This role requires patience, resilience, and emotional insight.
You will be supporting pupils with SEMH and trauma-related needs
Working one-to-one or in small specialist groups
Helping young people regulate emotions safely
Responding to challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
Supporting learning alongside emotional wellbeing
Using reflective practice to understand triggers and patterns
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff
Being part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
Progress is rarely quick. Some days will feel heavy. The moments where a young person begins to trust or re-engage make the work worthwhile.
Who this role is right for
This role will suit someone who:
Has genuine SEMH or SEND experience, personal or professional
Understands trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice
Can maintain clear, calm boundaries under pressure
Is emotionally resilient and reflective
Is seeking long-term, purposeful work in SEMH
If you are looking for a straightforward classroom role, this will not be the right environment.
If you want work where relationships genuinely change outcomes, this role offers that.
What you will need
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
Confidence working with challenging behaviour in a grounded way
Emotional resilience and consistency
Commitment to full-time work, Monday to Friday
A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable young people
Pay, contract, and values
Competitive daily rate
Paid PAYE only
No umbrella companies or hidden deductions
Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
Transparent, ethical SEND-specialist recruitment
Parker Smith Inclusion is a specialist SEND recruitment consultancy working with settings that prioritise safeguarding, staff wellbeing, and meaningful outcomes for young people.
Location
This role is based in Fulham, with strong transport links across South West and West London.
If you are ready to support young people who need consistency, emotional safety, and belief, I would welcome a conversation.
Apply now or contact 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 appropriate compliance and vetting procedures.