SEMH Teaching Assistant - Epping Forest

£475 - 600 Weekly PAYE

Date Posted: Tuesday 19 May 2026

, Ref: 12818

SEMH Teaching Assistant| £475-600 Weekly PAYE| Temp to Perm| Summer Term Start

Are you immediately seeking an exciting opportunity in the SEND sector? Do you strive to support vulnerable children's next steps in education?

A specialist setting have a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant! This school supports KS1 and KS2 children with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Each class accommodates up to 10 children with plenty of nurturing support from the class Teacher, a HLSA and other Teaching Assistants.

This school understands the importance of education, but also the gap that comes with supporting children with SEMH in education. The school is dedicated to changing this narrative by creating a flourishing environment for these pupils, by providing a provision that prepares them for life beyond school and creating meaningful steps for change. The curriculum offers enriching opportunities tailored to each child’s development and led with the principles of warmth, nurture and structure.

Your Part in Their Story

  • You will be committed to the school’s vision in creating and support each individual child’s progress, tailoring your approach to each child as you build a trusting relationship.
  • You will be a positive role model and help engage children in their activities.
  • You will support their skills in self-care and independence.
  • You will be resilient and proactive, emotionally aware and committed to the students’ journey.

If you have experience working with SEMH or other complex challenging behaviour, or perhaps you have a degree in psychology, social work or other relevant areas, we would love to hear from you! Please call 020 3011 4848 and ask for Bethany to discuss this opportunity, or email bethany@psinclusion.co.uk.

If the role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, please get in touch anyway. Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical SEND recruitment agency that will match your skills and experience to a role that is right for you.

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