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SEMH Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 29 December 2025
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 January 2026
Location: IG11 7LU
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SEMHSUPPORTASSI-251229-8065

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Summary

SEMH Support Assistant – Shape Lives in a Flagship Inclusive School

Are you a high-performing graduate with a burning ambition to transform young lives? Step into this coveted SEMH Support Assistant position in Barking and Dagenham—where your dedication will make a tangible impact on students who need it most. If you strive to inspire, support, and ignite student potential, this is the sought-after role you’ve been waiting for.

In this SEMH Support Assistant post, you will be surrounded by educational innovators driving inclusive change in an Ofsted "Outstanding" environment. Immerse yourself in a culture that champions best practice, professional development, and unrivalled pastoral care. As a SEMH Support Assistant, you’ll gain rare, hands-on experience with complex needs, all while being mentored by trailblazing SEN and educational leaders. Whether you aim to teach, pursue psychology, or become a specialist in Special Educational Needs, the opportunities for growth here are second-to-none.

Key Highlights:
• SEMH Support Assistant: pivotal, student-centred graduate position
• Circa £30,000 pro-rata – above-industry support staff package
• Prime Barking and Dagenham location, vibrant multi-cultural setting
• Ofsted Outstanding – exceptional teaching and learning standards
• CPD tailored for aspiring teachers, psychologists & SEN professionals
• Structured pathways into teaching, clinical, and specialist careers
• State-of-the-art therapeutic and educational resources
• Purpose-driven, values-led team passionate about SEMH transformation

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Deliver intensive SEMH interventions to individuals and groups—every day is meaningful
• Champion emotional literacy, resilience, and self-regulation through personalised support
• Collaborate closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external agencies
• Track, evaluate, and celebrate progress for SEMH students
• Devise creative engagement strategies for students facing significant barriers
• Contribute to best-practice reviews and contribute fresh ideas to the inclusion team

Ideal SEMH Support Assistant for this Barking and Dagenham School:
• First-class graduate with proven academic achievement
• Ambitious future teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional—visionary and impact-driven
• Relentlessly empathetic, tenacious, and resourceful in challenging situations
• Energetic communicator with a passion for social justice and inclusion
• Committed to child welfare, safeguarding, and whole-school enrichment

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:
• Thriver of a campus—supportive, innovative, and unashamedly ambitious for its learners
• Unmatched CPD including links to teacher training and psychology routes
• Collaborative, reflective staff culture where every idea is valued
• Exceptional leadership with a relentless focus on student wellbeing and progress
• Outstanding behaviour support structures and a warm, respectful ethos
• Access to bespoke mentoring, supervision, and external networks

Step into the role of SEMH Support Assistant and propel your career in SEN, teaching, or psychology with this award-winning Barking and Dagenham school. If you believe in the transformative power of education and want your work to matter—apply now before all interview places are filled.

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