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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 07 January 2026
Salary: £31,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 February 2026
Location: UB8 1UW
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SEMHTEACHINGASS-260107-4565

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Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Transform Lives in an Exceptional Hillingdon School

Are you ready to become a catalyst for change in a dynamic educational setting? Join an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant and play a pivotal role in shaping futures for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This unique SEMH Teaching Assistant post in Hillingdon promises unparalleled professional growth and the chance to make a tangible impact every single day. High-achieving graduates and aspiring psychologists or educators with a drive for SEND intervention—this is your invitation to thrive.

Seize this immersive, high-trust opportunity to work with gifted educational leaders, innovative therapies, and robust support networks. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll be immersed in a nurturing, high-achievement culture where every day brings new challenges, victories, and learning experiences. The school’s ethos is built on collaboration, integrity, and relentless ambition—fuelled by state-of-the-art resources and one of Hillingdon’s most aspirational faculties. Here, your journey from support staff to educational leader is actively championed.

Key Highlights:
• SEMH Teaching Assistant with life-changing impact
• Circa £31,000 pro-rata – generous, competitive package
• Hillingdon location with excellent transport links
• Ofsted: Outstanding reputation for student support
• Bespoke CPD: expert SEN, psychology, teaching progression pathways
• Purpose-built therapeutic environments and sensory spaces
• Ideal for high-achieving graduates, aspiring teachers, or future psychologists

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Delivering direct emotional and behavioural support to SEMH students
• Implementing tailored interventions alongside specialist teams
• Shadowing experienced SEND professionals and therapists
• Leading small-group activities designed to boost confidence and engagement
• Monitoring progress and adapting approaches for maximum student growth
• Collaborating closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant for this Hillingdon School:
• 2:1 degree minimum; academic excellence in Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Aspiring psychologist, SEN specialist, or future teacher with a passion for inclusion
• Driven, proactive, and relentless in pursuit of student wellbeing
• Compassionate communicator, strong team player, calm under pressure
• Ambitious mindset; always seeking developmental opportunities

Why Join This Hillingdon School?:
• Dynamic, genuinely supportive senior leadership committed to your growth
• Cutting-edge therapeutic interventions and resources
• Inclusive, student-centred and values-driven ethos
• Fast-track internal promotion and bespoke professional training
• Strong staff wellbeing culture and exceptional pastoral support

Step into a career-defining SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Hillingdon and unlock true professional and personal fulfilment. If you are committed, ambitious, and inspired to make a difference, apply now to secure your future with one of the area’s most sought-after SEND environments. Interviews are filling fast – act now to open the door to outstanding opportunity.

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