SEMH Teaching Assistant - Waltham Forest

£92-105 per day PAYE - Temp to Perm

Date Posted: Wednesday 15 July 2026

, Ref: 13631

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Waltham Forest | September Start

Are you the person who can help a child feel understood, supported and ready to learn?

A new SEMH provision within a welcoming primary school in Waltham Forest is looking for an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team this September.

You will support a small group of children with SEND and SEMH needs, helping them develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive relationships with learning.

The Role

You will:

✅ Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs
✅ Work alongside an experienced SEMH Teacher and another SEMH TA
✅ Help create a calm and structured learning environment
✅ Support personalised learning and interventions
✅ Build strong relationships with pupils
✅ Encourage independence and confidence

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

✅ Patient, calm and resilient
✅ Passionate about supporting children with SEND
✅ Confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
✅ Able to build positive relationships
✅ A team player who wants to make a difference

Experience in SEMH, SEND, behaviour support, youth work or education is beneficial.

Why Join?

⭐ Brand-new SEMH provision
⭐ Small group setting
⭐ Supportive experienced team
⭐ Opportunity to make a real impact
⭐ Excellent SEND experience

Why Work With Parker Smith Inclusion?

⭐ Specialist SEND recruitment agency
⭐ 400+ five-star Google reviews
⭐ PAYE only – no umbrella companies
⭐ Free CPD opportunities
⭐ Long-term and permanent SEND roles

Not quite the right role?

Even if this role isn't the perfect fit, please still reach out. We work with a wide range of SEND and SEMH schools across London and can help you find the right opportunity.

Contact Danny at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848 or Danny@psinclusion.co.uk.

 

Cookies on this website
We to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you wish you can restrict or block cookies by changing your browser setting. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website.