SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £96 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | East London, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 200142 |
Summary
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Female Preferred
Location: School Setting
Pay: £95-£115 per day
We are looking for a female SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment working with pupils who present with social, emotional and mental health needs, including behaviours that can be challenging.
This role would suit someone calm, resilient and confident supporting behaviour, while building positive relationships and providing consistent structure throughout the school day.
The Role:
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Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
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Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support
Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support
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Help pupils stay engaged with learning and routines
Help pupils stay engaged with learning and routines
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Use clear boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement
Use clear boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement
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Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
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Support de-escalation when pupils are dysregulated
Support de-escalation when pupils are dysregulated
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Have experience supporting SEMH needs or behaviour in a school or care setting
Have experience supporting SEMH needs or behaviour in a school or care setting
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Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient
Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient
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Confident managing low-level to more challenging behaviour
Confident managing low-level to more challenging behaviour
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Comfortable building strong, professional relationships with pupils
Comfortable building strong, professional relationships with pupils
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Work well as part of a team and follow behaviour plans
Work well as part of a team and follow behaviour plans
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Have a professional and nurturing approach
Have a professional and nurturing approach
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting behaviour and helping pupils make positive progress in a structured environment.
Apply today to be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.
Location: School Setting
Pay: £95-£115 per day
We are looking for a female SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment working with pupils who present with social, emotional and mental health needs, including behaviours that can be challenging.
This role would suit someone calm, resilient and confident supporting behaviour, while building positive relationships and providing consistent structure throughout the school day.
The Role:
-
Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
-
Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support
Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support
-
Help pupils stay engaged with learning and routines
Help pupils stay engaged with learning and routines
-
Use clear boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement
Use clear boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement
-
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
-
Support de-escalation when pupils are dysregulated
Support de-escalation when pupils are dysregulated
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-
Have experience supporting SEMH needs or behaviour in a school or care setting
Have experience supporting SEMH needs or behaviour in a school or care setting
-
Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient
Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient
-
Confident managing low-level to more challenging behaviour
Confident managing low-level to more challenging behaviour
-
Comfortable building strong, professional relationships with pupils
Comfortable building strong, professional relationships with pupils
-
Work well as part of a team and follow behaviour plans
Work well as part of a team and follow behaviour plans
-
Have a professional and nurturing approach
Have a professional and nurturing approach
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting behaviour and helping pupils make positive progress in a structured environment.
Apply today to be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.