Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Overview

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant – Bexley

Are you a graduate with a strong interest in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs…?

Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley as a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant and be part of an exciting new project: the first Primary SEMH provision within a mainstream school in the borough. With a significant intake of pupils planned for September, this is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to a provision being built from the ground up within an Outstanding Two-School Trust.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Outer London Salary (TA scale, dependent on experience)
• Permanent, full-time role starting in June
• 36 hours per week, term-time only
• Work within a brand-new SEMH provision in a mainstream primary setting
• Join a growing team with strong leadership and specialist support

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs within a primary setting
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver structured interventions
• Help create a safe, consistent and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to pupil progress tracking and pastoral support plans

Who We’re Looking For

• A University Degree (2:1 or above preferred)
• A strong interest in SEMH, education, or child development
• Experience supporting children or young people (desirable but not essential)
• Calm, resilient and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Ambition to develop within a specialist provision or pursue further training

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