SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Essex

Contract: September 2026 - July 2027

Are you an emotionally intelligent, flexible, and charismatic individual seeking a role supporting vulnerable children as a SEMH Teaching Assistant?

A rapidly expanding Alternative Provision in Essex is seeking a graduate to join their team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, working with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural challenges.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to six students, helping them to engage with learning and develop essential life and social skills.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma-related difficulties, and behavioural issues
• Assisting teachers across a range of subjects and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal growth

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a real difference to vulnerable secondary students while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - We're looking for:

• A graduate with a degree from a UK University
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (voluntary or paid)
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability
• Commitment from September 2026 until July 2027