SEMH Specialist

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	03 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	£82.5 i £100 bob dydd
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	05 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Hounslow, London, TW3 3EB
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	Step Teachers Ltd
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	MP224277CT3103-A488616-03022026

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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately
These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Hounslow and the surrounding areas, helping them develop emotional regulation, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities
• Help implement personalised behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies
• Promote positive communication, resilience, and constructive relationships
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviours in line with school policies
• Encourage participation, independence, and improved self-esteem
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with relevant staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Strong understanding of de-escalation strategies and behaviour management
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Adaptable across different key stages and learning environments
• Professional, proactive, and a reliable team member
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high-street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!