SEMH Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	09 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £100 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	11 March 2026
Location:	Hillingdon, London, UB8 1UW
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP224791CT3103-A477521-09022026

Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Day-to-day supply from as soon as possible These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEMH Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You’ll be working across a range of primary schools in Hillingdon and nearby areas, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist with personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive relationships
• Help manage classroom behaviour and transitions
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to monitor pupil progress
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies consistently

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs in UK primary schools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as an SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Ability to build trust and rapport with pupils
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• HLTA qualification or relevant training is desirable
• Passionate about inclusive education and pupil development

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!