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SEMH Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 10 February 2026
Salary: £95.00 to £110.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 March 2026
Location: CR0 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SEMHSUPPORTASSI-260210-5420

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Summary

SEMH Support Assistant – Impactful Graduate Role in Croydon School

Step into a transformative career as a SEMH Support Assistant in one of Croydon’s most forward-thinking schools. This is more than a support role: you’ll become a driving force in helping students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs unlock their full potential. We seek high-achieving graduates with exceptional drive, resilience, and heart—those ready to make a visible, lasting difference in children’s lives while developing their own expertise at a school renowned for nurturing talent.

Joining our expert SEMH provision, you’ll gain unmatched experience in a dynamic environment committed to whole-child development and restorative approaches. You’ll work alongside skilled SENCOs, psychologists, and dedicated teaching staff, enjoying top-quality training (CPD), state-of-the-art resources, and rapid career progression—all within a setting consistently recognised as ‘Good to Outstanding’ by Ofsted. This SEMH Support Assistant post is the ideal launchpad if you’re passionate about psychology, education, or SEN pathways.

Key Highlights:
• SEMH Support Assistant – instrumental role in student progress
• £95–£110 per day, paid weekly via agency
• Modern Croydon site with extensive SEMH facilities
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding with a vibrant, inclusive ethos
• Bespoke CPD: behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, SEND
• Outstanding launchpad for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists
• Cutting-edge sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and outdoor learning areas

What You'll Be Doing:
• Providing direct, 1:1 and small group SEMH support for students aged 11–16
• Implementing individualised behaviour plans with precision and empathy
• Collaborating closely with SENCO, therapists, and family support teams
• Delivering classroom and out-of-class interventions under expert guidance
• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on student progress, celebrating every milestone
• Championing inclusion and positive mental health throughout the school community

Ideal SEMH Support Assistant for this Croydon School:
• Recent graduate from a top university (psychology, education, social sciences)
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN professional
• Exemplary communication and teamwork skills, with a solution-finding mindset
• Unmatched commitment to student welfare, wellbeing, and achievement
• Resilient, ambitious, and reflective—ready for challenge, growth, and high-impact work

Why Join This Croydon School?:
• Nationally recognised SEMH department with trailblazing approaches
• Exceptionally supportive and energetic SLT and pastoral staff
• Fast-track development and future teacher training opportunities
• Pupils who thrive on encouragement and see real-world positive change
• Dynamic, professional culture where graduate voices are valued, developed, and empowered

If you are driven to excel, thrive in a purposeful community, and want to build a stand-out CV, this SEMH Support Assistant post in Croydon offers unrivalled scope for development. Apply now and ignite your career in education while making a lasting difference to those who need it most.

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