Trauma-informed SEMH Teaching Assistant - ASAP Start - South East London
£95 - £110 PAYE per day, paid weekly | Full-time | Long-term to permanent
Could you be the steady adult an anxious child learns to trust again?
You may already be that person for someone, a young person you mentor or a child who always finds you.
The role
I am working with a SEN school, that needs a trauma-informed SEMH Teaching Assistant. You would be supporting students from KS1 - KS5, with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs, where many pupils arrive anxious and wary of adults after hard experiences elsewhere.
What progress looks like
Throughout the day, you support pupils with a range of emotional, social, communication and learning needs, recognising that distress and behaviours that challenge may reflect unmet needs or past experiences.
Working alongside the class team, you provide individualised support to develop emotional regulation, resilience, independence and positive relationships, using patience, reassurance and clear boundaries.
These moments may seem small, but helping a pupil feel safe, build trust and manage their emotions can represent significant progress.
Your day-to-day
- Be a familiar, consistent face for pupils from KS1 to KS4
- Keep routines calm, so pupils know what comes next
- Help pupils manage anxiety and rejoin learning at their own pace
- Work with Teachers and therapists on EHCP targets
- Notice and record the small steps each pupil makes
About you
- A genuine interest in SEND, SEMH or young people’s mental health
- Calm and patient when a child is having a hard day
- Experience with children or young people, paid or voluntary
- Ideal for graduates heading towards teaching or psychology
- Care, youth work or mainstream TA experience counts too
Where this leads
It is long-term to permanent, so you see the change in your pupils for yourself. You also build the SEMH experience, psychology, and teacher-training courses that you look for.
Why Parker Smith Inclusion
PS Inclusion recruits exclusively for SEND roles, with placements focused on long-term and permanent opportunities.
Before introducing candidates to a school, the team takes the time to understand their experience, strengths, and the type of setting in which they would thrive. The aim is to connect educators with opportunities that suit their skills and allow them to make a meaningful difference.
With more than 1,500 educators placed and over 400 five-star Google reviews, the team is recognised for its efficiency and supportive approach throughout the recruitment process.
Interested? Apply now! Reach out to Jamie Martinez.